With 359 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 50323 in Zcta 50323, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 187 hailstorms, 94 floods, and 48 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (187 total). Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Floods account for 26% of the disaster record here, with 94 events documented. Of these, 58 (62%) 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 $21.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 48 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% 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 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 19, 2013.
Zcta 50323 has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Zcta 50323 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 Zcta 50323 was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1998, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 12, 2001), causing $9.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($6.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50323 has experienced 359 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (187 events), floods (94 events), blizzards (48 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 50323, IA, with 187 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.2M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 50323 (ZIP 50323) has 94 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Zcta 50323 has 10 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50323 was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 1998. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.3M in property damage in the Zcta 50323, IA area (ZIP 50323). 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 →