Meservey, IA (ZIP 50457) has experienced 140 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 46 blizzards, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.2M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 48 recorded incidents (34% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $379K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
There have been 46 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (81%) 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 $48M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Meservey has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Meservey has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Meservey 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 Meservey 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 50457 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (46 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meservey, IA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $379K in property damage.
Yes, Meservey (ZIP 50457) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $48M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Meservey has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50457 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 $61.2M in property damage in the Meservey, IA area (ZIP 50457). 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 →