Federal records document 164 natural disaster events in the Grundy Center, IA area (ZIP 50638). These include 60 hailstorms, 46 blizzards, and 36 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Grundy Center is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. 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 $16.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 46 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (43%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 30 (83%) 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 $23.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2014.
Grundy Center has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $865K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2009.
Grundy Center 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 Grundy Center was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Aug 9, 2009), causing $15M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50638 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), blizzards (46 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grundy Center, IA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.6M in property damage.
Yes, Grundy Center (ZIP 50638) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Grundy Center has 14 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50638 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.7M in property damage in the Grundy Center, IA area (ZIP 50638). 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 →