Benton, IA (ZIP 50835) has experienced 103 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 blizzards, 35 hailstorms, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 21 (55%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 35 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 34% 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (56%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2016.
Benton has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Benton 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.
Benton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $176K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benton was 2" Hail on Sep 18, 2010, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50835 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (38 events), hailstorms (35 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benton, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.5M in property damage.
Yes, Benton (ZIP 50835) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2016.
Benton has 8 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50835 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Sep 18, 2010. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24M in property damage in the Benton, IA area (ZIP 50835). 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 →