Federal records document 146 natural disaster events in the Wellsburg, IA area (ZIP 50680). These include 46 blizzards, 40 floods, and 37 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.7M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (32% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (43%) 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 $1.4M 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 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 33 (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 $24M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $90.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Wellsburg has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Wellsburg has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellsburg was EF5 Tornado on May 25, 2008, which caused $75.1M in property damage and was linked to 9 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 12, 2005 also caused significant damage ($11.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50680 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (40 events), hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (16 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellsburg, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Wellsburg (ZIP 50680) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Wellsburg has 16 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 $90.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50680 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 $121.7M in property damage in the Wellsburg, IA area (ZIP 50680). 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 →