Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the Garwin, IA area (ZIP 50632). These include 45 blizzards, 32 hailstorms, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 21 (47%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $246K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (56%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Garwin has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $29M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2004.
Garwin 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 Garwin was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 23, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50632 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (32 events), floods (27 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garwin, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Garwin (ZIP 50632) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Garwin has 10 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 $29M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50632 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.7M in property damage in the Garwin, IA area (ZIP 50632). 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 →