Federal records document 142 natural disaster events in the Hazleton, IA area (ZIP 50641). These include 76 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 19 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.2M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 163 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hazleton is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 54% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (78%) 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 $16.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $31.4M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Hazleton has experienced 8 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 $788K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Hazleton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $412.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hazleton was EF5 Tornado on May 15, 1968, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 7, 2008), causing $5.3M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50641 has experienced 142 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (23 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hazleton, IA, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Hazleton (ZIP 50641) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Hazleton has 15 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 $31.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50641 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 15, 1968. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.2M in property damage in the Hazleton, IA area (ZIP 50641). 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 →