Cedar Falls, IA (ZIP 50613) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 387 natural disaster events on record. These include 165 hailstorms, 141 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $113.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 77 injuries.
With 165 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (5%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Floods account for 36% of the disaster record here, with 141 events documented. Of these, 110 (78%) 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 $46.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2019.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (45%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $53.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2021.
Cedar Falls 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 Cedar Falls was EF2 Tornado on May 25, 2008, which caused $25.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 7, 1964), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50613 has experienced 387 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (165 events), floods (141 events), blizzards (42 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (15 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar Falls, IA, with 165 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Cedar Falls (ZIP 50613) has 141 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $46.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2019.
Cedar Falls has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $53.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50613 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2008. This event caused $25.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $113.9M in property damage in the Cedar Falls, IA area (ZIP 50613). 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 →