ZIP code 50645, covering Ionia, IA, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.6M. A total of 18 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (55 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (68%) 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 $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Ionia has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 7, 2001.
Ionia has experienced 2 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 23, 2016.
Ionia has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ionia was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 22, 2017), causing $6M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 29, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50645 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ionia, IA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Ionia (ZIP 50645) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Ionia has 12 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50645 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 $36.6M in property damage in the Ionia, IA area (ZIP 50645). 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 →