ZIP code 50264, covering Weldon, IA, has 141 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 40 floods, and 39 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 47 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $698K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (55%) 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 $22.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2015.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (59%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Weldon has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Weldon 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.
Weldon has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Weldon was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50264 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (40 events), blizzards (39 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Weldon, IA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $698K in property damage.
Yes, Weldon (ZIP 50264) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2015.
Weldon has 8 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50264 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 $33.9M in property damage in the Weldon, IA area (ZIP 50264). 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 →