Federal records document 172 natural disaster events in the Parkersburg, IA area (ZIP 50665). These include 55 hailstorms, 51 floods, and 47 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $93.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 50 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Parkersburg is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $467K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
Floods account for 30% of the disaster record here, with 51 events documented. Of these, 40 (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 $7.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2018.
There have been 47 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% 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 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. 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 $76M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Parkersburg 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.
Parkersburg has experienced 2 severe wind events 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 Parkersburg was EF5 Tornado on May 25, 2008, which caused $75.1M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Sep 15, 2011), causing $2.7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50665 has experienced 172 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (51 events), blizzards (47 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parkersburg, IA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $467K in property damage.
Yes, Parkersburg (ZIP 50665) has 51 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2018.
Parkersburg has 12 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 $76M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50665 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on May 25, 2008. This event caused $75.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 9 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $93.4M in property damage in the Parkersburg, IA area (ZIP 50665). 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 →