Aplington, IA (ZIP 50604) has experienced 173 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 floods, 47 blizzards, and 47 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $117.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 41 (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 $28.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (40%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 47 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $78.8M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Aplington has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Aplington has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Aplington was EF5 Tornado on May 25, 2008, which caused $75.1M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50604 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (56 events), blizzards (47 events), hailstorms (47 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Aplington, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.9M in property damage.
Yes, Aplington (ZIP 50604) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $28.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Aplington has 15 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 $78.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50604 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2008. This event caused $75.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $117.4M in property damage in the Aplington, IA area (ZIP 50604). 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 →