ZIP code 50426, covering Carpenter, IA, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 blizzards, 15 floods, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Carpenter is blizzards, with 41 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 19 (46%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $29.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
Carpenter has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $70.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Carpenter 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.
Carpenter has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $425K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Carpenter has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carpenter was Flash Flood on May 19, 2013, which caused $24.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 27, 2021), causing $3.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50426 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carpenter, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Carpenter (ZIP 50426) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50426 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 19, 2013. This event caused $24.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.5M in property damage in the Carpenter, IA area (ZIP 50426). 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 →