Frederika, IA (ZIP 50631) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 blizzards, 13 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (40 total). Of these, 18 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
Frederika has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2021.
Frederika has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Frederika has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Frederika has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 7, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Frederika was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50631 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (40 events), floods (13 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Frederika, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Frederika (ZIP 50631) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50631 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Frederika, IA area (ZIP 50631). 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 →