Federal records document 140 natural disaster events in the Ventura, IA area (ZIP 50482). These include 46 blizzards, 45 hailstorms, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.9M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ventura is blizzards, with 46 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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 45 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% 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 $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (85%) 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 $43.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 2004.
Ventura 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.
Ventura has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ventura was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M 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 50482 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), hailstorms (45 events), floods (27 events), tornadoes (13 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 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ventura, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Ventura (ZIP 50482) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Ventura has 13 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50482 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.9M in property damage in the Ventura, IA area (ZIP 50482). 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 →