Federal records document 169 natural disaster events in the Afton, IA area (ZIP 50830). These include 76 hailstorms, 41 blizzards, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 76 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (61%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (58%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Afton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2012.
Afton 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 Afton was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 8, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50830 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), blizzards (41 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Afton, IA, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Afton (ZIP 50830) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
Afton has 13 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50830 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.5M in property damage in the Afton, IA area (ZIP 50830). 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 →