Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Ayrshire, IA area (ZIP 50515). These include 45 blizzards, 37 hailstorms, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.4M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 24 (53%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 37 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 $178K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (61%) 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 $22.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Ayrshire has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $288K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Ayrshire has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Ayrshire has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ayrshire was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50515 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (37 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ayrshire, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Ayrshire (ZIP 50515) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Ayrshire has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $288K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50515 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 $29.4M in property damage in the Ayrshire, IA area (ZIP 50515). 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 →