ZIP code 50681, covering Westgate, IA, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (24 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $242K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
Westgate has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $399.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Westgate has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Westgate has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Westgate has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Westgate has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westgate was Flood on May 17, 1999, which caused $2.8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 10, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50681 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westgate, IA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $242K in property damage.
Yes, Westgate (ZIP 50681) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2018.
Westgate 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50681 was Flood, which occurred on May 17, 1999. This event caused $2.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Westgate, IA area (ZIP 50681). 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 →