ZIP code 50630, covering Fredericksburg, IA, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (49 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $671.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (93%) 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Fredericksburg has experienced 9 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 5, 1995.
Fredericksburg has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2013.
Fredericksburg has experienced 2 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 23, 2016.
Fredericksburg has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fredericksburg was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2017, which caused $9.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 22, 2017), causing $5.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50630 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fredericksburg, IA, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $671.5K in property damage.
Yes, Fredericksburg (ZIP 50630) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Fredericksburg has 9 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 5, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50630 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2017. This event caused $9.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24M in property damage in the Fredericksburg, IA area (ZIP 50630). 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 →