With 335 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 50263 in Waukee, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 136 hailstorms, 118 floods, and 48 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (136 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Floods account for 35% of the disaster record here, with 118 events documented. Of these, 80 (68%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $33.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (52%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 2013.
Waukee has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waukee was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $6.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50263 has experienced 335 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (136 events), floods (118 events), blizzards (48 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (14 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waukee, IA, with 136 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Waukee (ZIP 50263) has 118 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Waukee has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50263 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.7M in property damage in the Waukee, IA area (ZIP 50263). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →