Nashua, IA (ZIP 50658) has experienced 103 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $34M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 57 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (92%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Nashua has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Nashua has experienced 6 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 $137.8K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2023.
Nashua has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 15, 2007.
Nashua has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nashua was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 29, 2014), causing $3.1M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Sep 1, 1961 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50658 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nashua, IA, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Nashua (ZIP 50658) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Nashua has 10 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 $4.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50658 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 $34M in property damage in the Nashua, IA area (ZIP 50658). 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 →