Bradgate, IA (ZIP 50520) has experienced 127 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 blizzards, 38 hailstorms, and 30 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Bradgate is blizzards, with 44 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. 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 hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 30 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Bradgate has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Bradgate has experienced 5 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 Jun 20, 2011.
Bradgate 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 Bradgate was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 19, 1990), 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 50520 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (44 events), hailstorms (38 events), floods (30 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bradgate, IA, with 44 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Bradgate (ZIP 50520) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Bradgate has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50520 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 $12.4M in property damage in the Bradgate, IA area (ZIP 50520). 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 →