ZIP code 50567, covering Nemaha, IA, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 blizzards, 37 hailstorms, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (39 total). Of these, 21 (54%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $207.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (47%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2010.
Nemaha has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Nemaha has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $194K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Nemaha 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 Nemaha was Ice Storm on Jan 20, 2010, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 9, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50567 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), hailstorms (37 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nemaha, IA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Nemaha (ZIP 50567) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2010.
Nemaha has 9 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50567 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 20, 2010. 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 $14.2M in property damage in the Nemaha, IA area (ZIP 50567). 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 →