Federal records document 145 natural disaster events in the Barnum, IA area (ZIP 50518). These include 53 floods, 42 blizzards, and 36 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.5M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 53 recorded incidents (37% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 37 (70%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (48%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $308.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
Barnum has experienced 6 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Barnum has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Barnum 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barnum was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 4, 1977), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 26, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50518 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (53 events), blizzards (42 events), hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barnum, IA, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Barnum (ZIP 50518) has 53 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Barnum has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50518 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 $19.5M in property damage in the Barnum, IA area (ZIP 50518). 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 →