ZIP code 50609, covering Beaman, IA, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 blizzards, 32 hailstorms, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (46 total). Of these, 20 (43%) 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 $1.4M 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 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 28, 2020.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (84%) 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 $22.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Beaman has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 1990.
Beaman 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.
Beaman has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beaman was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. 1" Hail on Aug 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50609 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), hailstorms (32 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beaman, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Beaman (ZIP 50609) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Beaman has 10 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 $29.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50609 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.9M in property damage in the Beaman, IA area (ZIP 50609). 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 →