Winthrop, IA (ZIP 50682) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.5M.
With 36 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Winthrop has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $788K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Winthrop has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2016.
Winthrop has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Winthrop has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $412.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winthrop was Flood on Jul 23, 2010, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jul 27, 1995), causing $1.3M in damages. Flash Flood on May 25, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50682 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winthrop, IA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $109K in property damage.
Yes, Winthrop (ZIP 50682) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2016.
Winthrop has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50682 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2010. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.5M in property damage in the Winthrop, IA area (ZIP 50682). 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 →