ZIP code 50471, covering Rudd, IA, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rudd is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. 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 $448.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2022.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (48%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Rudd has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Rudd has experienced 6 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 $137.8K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2023.
Rudd has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $19K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Rudd has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rudd was Flood on Jun 7, 2008, which caused $2.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 8, 2008), causing $1.6M in damages. Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50471 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 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 Rudd, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $448.4K in property damage.
Yes, Rudd (ZIP 50471) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Rudd has 7 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50471 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 7, 2008. This event caused $2.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Rudd, IA area (ZIP 50471). 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 →