ZIP code 50843, covering Cumberland, IA, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 39 blizzards, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (42 total). Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $431K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (51%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (85%) 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 $24.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Cumberland has experienced 4 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 13, 2000.
Cumberland 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 Cumberland was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 14, 1998 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50843 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (39 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cumberland, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $431K in property damage.
Yes, Cumberland (ZIP 50843) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2019.
Cumberland 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50843 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.6M in property damage in the Cumberland, IA area (ZIP 50843). 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 →