Federal records document 119 natural disaster events in the Scarville, IA area (ZIP 50473). These include 45 blizzards, 33 hailstorms, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 20 (44%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 33 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 $299K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (65%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Scarville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Scarville 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.
Scarville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 20, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scarville was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 20, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50473 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (33 events), floods (23 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 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scarville, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Scarville (ZIP 50473) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2013.
Scarville 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50473 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Scarville, IA area (ZIP 50473). 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 →