Dougherty, IA (ZIP 50433) has experienced 135 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 blizzards, 42 hailstorms, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $71.6M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 452 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (34% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 42 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $344K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (85%) 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 $30.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Dougherty has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.7M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Dougherty has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Dougherty 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 Dougherty was EF5 Tornado on May 15, 1968, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 13 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2017 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50433 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), hailstorms (42 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dougherty, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Dougherty (ZIP 50433) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Dougherty has 9 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 $30.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50433 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1968. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 13 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $71.6M in property damage in the Dougherty, IA area (ZIP 50433). 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 →