ZIP code 50516, covering Badger, IA, has 185 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 65 hailstorms, 64 floods, and 44 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. A total of 36 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Badger is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $891K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Floods account for 35% of the disaster record here, with 64 events documented. Of these, 51 (80%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 44 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (50%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Badger has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 4, 1977.
Badger 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.
Badger has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $222.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Badger was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 11, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($700K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50516 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (64 events), blizzards (44 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Badger, IA, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $891K in property damage.
Yes, Badger (ZIP 50516) has 64 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Badger has 5 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 4, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50516 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Oct 10, 2009. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the Badger, IA area (ZIP 50516). 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 →