Riceville, IA (ZIP 50466) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 36 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $571.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Riceville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2007.
Riceville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 10, 1998.
Riceville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riceville was EF3 Tornado on Jun 11, 2004, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 28, 2021), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 10, 1953 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50466 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (2 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 Riceville, IA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $571.5K in property damage.
Yes, Riceville (ZIP 50466) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Riceville has 19 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 $12.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50466 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 2004. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.8M in property damage in the Riceville, IA area (ZIP 50466). 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 →