Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Blockton, IA area (ZIP 50836). These include 43 hailstorms, 33 blizzards, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 43 recorded incidents (40% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $142K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 33 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (58%) 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 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (40%) 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 $850.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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.
Blockton 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.
Blockton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blockton 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. EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50836 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), blizzards (33 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blockton, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $142K in property damage.
Yes, Blockton (ZIP 50836) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $850.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Blockton has 11 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 50836 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 $13.3M in property damage in the Blockton, IA area (ZIP 50836). 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 →