Orchard, IA (ZIP 50460) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 35 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $653.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $973.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Orchard has experienced 4 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $147K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 7, 2010.
Orchard has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Orchard has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $69.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Orchard was Flood on Aug 28, 2021, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 7, 2008), causing $2.3M in damages. Flood on Jul 19, 1999 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50460 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orchard, IA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $653.3K in property damage.
Yes, Orchard (ZIP 50460) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Orchard has 11 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 $973.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50460 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 28, 2021. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Orchard, IA area (ZIP 50460). 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 →