Newell, IA (ZIP 50568) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 31 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.1M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 31 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $436K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2011.
Newell has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 13, 2023.
Newell has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $22.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 25, 2010.
Newell has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
Newell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newell was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 2011), causing $10M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 9, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50568 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newell, IA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $436K in property damage.
Yes, Newell (ZIP 50568) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 13, 2023.
Newell has 11 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 $18.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50568 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.1M in property damage in the Newell, IA area (ZIP 50568). 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 →