Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Swea City, IA area (ZIP 50590). These include 49 blizzards, 48 hailstorms, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.6M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (49 total). 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 48 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $353K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (73%) 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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Swea City 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.
Swea City 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.
Swea City has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swea City was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Sep 15, 2011), causing $2.7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50590 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (49 events), hailstorms (48 events), floods (22 events), extreme cold events (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swea City, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Swea City (ZIP 50590) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2018.
Swea City has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50590 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 $32.6M in property damage in the Swea City, IA area (ZIP 50590). 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 →