Federal records document 131 natural disaster events in the Klemme, IA area (ZIP 50449). These include 51 blizzards, 33 hailstorms, and 29 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Klemme is blizzards, with 51 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. 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 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (72%) 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 $47.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 15, 2017.
Klemme has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Klemme 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.
Klemme has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Klemme 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 50449 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (51 events), hailstorms (33 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Klemme, IA, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Klemme (ZIP 50449) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $47.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 15, 2017.
Klemme 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50449 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 $59.3M in property damage in the Klemme, IA area (ZIP 50449). 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 →