Blairsburg, IA (ZIP 50034) has experienced 127 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 blizzards, 33 floods, and 31 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 43 recorded incidents (34% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (47%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (67%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2015.
There have been 31 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2019.
Blairsburg has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Blairsburg has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Blairsburg 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 Blairsburg was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Apr 11, 2012), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 24, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50034 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (43 events), floods (33 events), hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blairsburg, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Blairsburg (ZIP 50034) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2015.
Blairsburg has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50034 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Oct 10, 2009. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Blairsburg, IA area (ZIP 50034). 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 →