Gilbertville, IA (ZIP 50634) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 blizzards, 24 floods, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 42 recorded incidents (46% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (88%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2018.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 20% 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
Gilbertville 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.
Gilbertville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Gilbertville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 18, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilbertville was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Feb 24, 2007), 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 50634 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (42 events), floods (24 events), hailstorms (18 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilbertville, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Gilbertville (ZIP 50634) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2018.
Gilbertville has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 18, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50634 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Oct 10, 2009. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.7M in property damage in the Gilbertville, IA area (ZIP 50634). 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 →