Federal records document 175 natural disaster events in the Dunkerton, IA area (ZIP 50626). These include 66 hailstorms, 43 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.5M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Dunkerton is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 43 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 37 (86%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% 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 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Dunkerton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Dunkerton 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 Dunkerton was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50626 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), floods (43 events), blizzards (42 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dunkerton, IA, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Dunkerton (ZIP 50626) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Dunkerton 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50626 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.5M in property damage in the Dunkerton, IA area (ZIP 50626). 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 →