Belmond, IA (ZIP 50421) has experienced 166 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 43 blizzards, and 38 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 179 injuries.
With 64 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (6%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $836K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (44%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 28 (74%) 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 $50.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2018.
Belmond 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 $26M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Belmond has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Belmond has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belmond was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2014, which caused $25.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF5 Tornado (Oct 14, 1966), 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 50421 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), blizzards (43 events), floods (38 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belmond, IA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $836K in property damage.
Yes, Belmond (ZIP 50421) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2018.
Belmond 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50421 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2014. This event caused $25.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.9M in property damage in the Belmond, IA area (ZIP 50421). 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 →