Goodell, IA (ZIP 50439) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 blizzards, 43 hailstorms, and 34 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
With 51 recorded incidents (36% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 22 (43%) 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 $1.5M 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 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (9%) 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 $424K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (76%) 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 $49.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2017.
Goodell has experienced 7 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Goodell 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.
Goodell has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goodell was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2014, which caused $25.1M 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 50439 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (51 events), hailstorms (43 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (7 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 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goodell, IA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Goodell (ZIP 50439) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $49.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2017.
Goodell has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50439 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 $62.4M in property damage in the Goodell, IA area (ZIP 50439). 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 →