Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Fertile, IA area (ZIP 50434). These include 41 blizzards, 20 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $52M.
The dominant hazard type for Fertile is blizzards, with 41 recorded events making up 47% 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 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (75%) 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 $42.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $88K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Fertile has experienced 6 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 $792K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 15, 1998.
Fertile 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.
Fertile has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fertile was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M 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 50434 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), floods (20 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (6 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 47% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fertile, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Fertile (ZIP 50434) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Fertile has 6 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 $792K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 15, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50434 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 $52M in property damage in the Fertile, IA area (ZIP 50434). 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 →