Government records show 219 natural disaster events affecting the Hampton, IA area (ZIP 50441) — a notably active disaster history. These include 93 hailstorms, 50 blizzards, and 48 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hampton is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $798K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 50 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 48 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (63%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Hampton has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2018.
Hampton 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 Hampton was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 28, 1990 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50441 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), blizzards (50 events), floods (48 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hampton, IA, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $798K in property damage.
Yes, Hampton (ZIP 50441) has 48 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Hampton has 15 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50441 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Hampton, IA area (ZIP 50441). 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 →