Clive, IA (ZIP 50325) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 420 natural disaster events on record. These include 208 hailstorms, 134 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $101M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 208 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Floods account for 32% of the disaster record here, with 134 events documented. Of these, 88 (66%) 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 $49.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (62%) 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 $10.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. 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 Aug 10, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Clive has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clive was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $10M in damages. 2" Hail on Jun 12, 2001 also caused significant damage ($9.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50325 has experienced 420 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (208 events), floods (134 events), blizzards (42 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clive, IA, with 208 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.8M in property damage.
Yes, Clive (ZIP 50325) has 134 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $49.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Clive has 13 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 $11.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50325 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 $101M in property damage in the Clive, IA area (ZIP 50325). 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 →