ZIP code 50840, covering Clearfield, IA, has 123 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 33 blizzards, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $100.4M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (45 total). 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2022.
There have been 33 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% 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 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (53%) 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 $21M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2014.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (27%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $68.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Clearfield has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $656K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Clearfield 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 Clearfield was EF4 Tornado on May 24, 1989, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 24, 1989), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50840 has experienced 123 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), blizzards (33 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (15 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 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clearfield, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Clearfield (ZIP 50840) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2014.
Clearfield has 15 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 $68.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50840 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 1989. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100.4M in property damage in the Clearfield, IA area (ZIP 50840). 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 →