Federal records document 124 natural disaster events in the Fenton, IA area (ZIP 50539). These include 49 blizzards, 38 hailstorms, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Fenton is blizzards, with 49 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 25 (51%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $370K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (75%) 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 Sep 20, 2018.
Fenton has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $615K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2004.
Fenton has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 5 (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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Fenton 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 Fenton was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M 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 50539 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (49 events), hailstorms (38 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fenton, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Fenton (ZIP 50539) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Fenton has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $615K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50539 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Fenton, IA area (ZIP 50539). 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 →