ZIP code 50648, covering Jesup, IA, has 151 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 42 blizzards, and 37 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (47 total). Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 33 (89%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2018.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Jesup has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $148K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2011.
Jesup 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 Jesup was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50648 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), blizzards (42 events), floods (37 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jesup, IA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Jesup (ZIP 50648) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2018.
Jesup has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50648 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.5M in property damage in the Jesup, IA area (ZIP 50648). 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 →