Charles City, IA (ZIP 50616) has experienced 188 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 117 hailstorms, 35 floods, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
With 117 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (63%) 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 $34.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 12, 2022.
Charles City has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Charles City has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $137.8K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2023.
Charles City has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charles City was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 22, 2017), causing $6M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 29, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50616 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), floods (35 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charles City, IA, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Charles City (ZIP 50616) has 35 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $34.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Charles City has 20 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50616 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 $49.6M in property damage in the Charles City, IA area (ZIP 50616). 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 →