ZIP code 50519, covering Bode, IA, has 137 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 blizzards, 38 floods, and 31 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 44 recorded incidents (32% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
There have been 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 27 (71%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% 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 $284K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Bode has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $267.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Bode 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 Bode was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 20, 1980), 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 50519 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (44 events), floods (38 events), hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bode, IA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Bode (ZIP 50519) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Bode has 12 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50519 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 $15.2M in property damage in the Bode, IA area (ZIP 50519). 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 →