ZIP code 50447, covering Kanawha, IA, has 163 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 51 blizzards, and 39 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $79.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Kanawha is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (5%) 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 $928K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Blizzards account for 31% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. 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 39 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 32 (82%) 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 $65.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Kanawha has experienced 8 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 2013.
Kanawha 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.
Kanawha has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kanawha was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $40M 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 50447 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), blizzards (51 events), floods (39 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kanawha, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $928K in property damage.
Yes, Kanawha (ZIP 50447) has 39 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Kanawha has 8 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50447 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $79.1M in property damage in the Kanawha, IA area (ZIP 50447). 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 →