With 212 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 50707 in Evansdale, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 78 hailstorms, 70 floods, and 42 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $45M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 29 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Evansdale is hailstorms, with 78 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $720K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
Floods account for 33% of the disaster record here, with 70 events documented. Of these, 59 (84%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2019.
There have been 42 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Evansdale has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Evansdale has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2000.
Evansdale 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Evansdale was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1964, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50707 has experienced 212 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), floods (70 events), blizzards (42 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evansdale, IA, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $720K in property damage.
Yes, Evansdale (ZIP 50707) has 70 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2019.
Evansdale has 8 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 $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50707 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1964. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45M in property damage in the Evansdale, IA area (ZIP 50707). 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 →