Kesley, IA (ZIP 50649) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 blizzards, 31 floods, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 47 recorded incidents (53% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (40%) 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 $1.3M 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 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 24 (77%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
Kesley has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $236K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Kesley has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Kesley has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
Kesley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kesley was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), 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 50649 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (47 events), floods (31 events), hailstorms (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kesley, IA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Kesley (ZIP 50649) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50649 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.7M in property damage in the Kesley, IA area (ZIP 50649). 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 →