Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the New Hampton, IA area (ZIP 50659). These include 54 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for New Hampton is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $743.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 22, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
New Hampton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2013.
New Hampton 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.
New Hampton 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 New Hampton was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2017, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jul 12, 1971), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jul 12, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50659 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Hampton, IA, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $743.5K in property damage.
Yes, New Hampton (ZIP 50659) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
New Hampton has 14 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50659 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2017. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the New Hampton, IA area (ZIP 50659). 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 →