ZIP code 50666, covering Plainfield, IA, has 153 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 40 blizzards, and 33 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (56 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (45%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 28 (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 $26.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Plainfield has experienced 8 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Plainfield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Plainfield 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. Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50666 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), blizzards (40 events), floods (33 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plainfield, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Plainfield (ZIP 50666) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
Plainfield has 8 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50666 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 $43.9M in property damage in the Plainfield, IA area (ZIP 50666). 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 →