Government records show 217 natural disaster events affecting the Woodward, IA area (ZIP 50276) — a notably active disaster history. These include 91 hailstorms, 47 blizzards, and 46 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.6M. A total of 102 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 91 recorded incidents (42% 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 $681K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (51%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 46 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 33 (72%) 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 $73.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Woodward has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $36.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 23, 2022.
Woodward 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 Woodward was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $50.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Jun 13, 1976), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50276 has experienced 217 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), blizzards (47 events), floods (46 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Woodward, IA, with 91 events documented. These events have caused a combined $681K in property damage.
Yes, Woodward (ZIP 50276) has 46 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $73.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Woodward has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $36.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 23, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50276 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $50.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127.6M in property damage in the Woodward, IA area (ZIP 50276). 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 →