Government records show 213 natural disaster events affecting the New Hartford, IA area (ZIP 50660) — a notably active disaster history. These include 110 floods, 47 blizzards, and 44 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $78M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 110 recorded incidents (52% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 86 (78%) 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 $43.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. 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 44 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (7%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $628K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
New Hartford has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2021.
New Hartford 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.
New Hartford 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for New Hartford was EF2 Tornado on May 25, 2008, which caused $25.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50660 has experienced 213 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (110 events), blizzards (47 events), hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in New Hartford, IA, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $43.1M in property damage.
Yes, New Hartford (ZIP 50660) has 110 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $43.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
New Hartford has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50660 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2008. This event caused $25.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78M in property damage in the New Hartford, IA area (ZIP 50660). 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 →