Federal records document 133 natural disaster events in the Readlyn, IA area (ZIP 50668). These include 56 hailstorms, 40 blizzards, and 24 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Readlyn is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $619K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% 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 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (83%) 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Readlyn has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 1988.
Readlyn 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.
Readlyn has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Readlyn was Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50668 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), blizzards (40 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Readlyn, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $619K in property damage.
Yes, Readlyn (ZIP 50668) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Readlyn has 5 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 1988.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50668 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 15, 2011. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Readlyn, IA area (ZIP 50668). 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 →