Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Burnside, IA area (ZIP 50521). These include 42 blizzards, 34 floods, and 16 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Burnside is blizzards, with 42 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (48%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (65%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 16% 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 $30.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 1, 2018.
Burnside 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.
Burnside has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $283K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Burnside has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burnside was 1.8" Hail on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $30.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50521 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (42 events), floods (34 events), hailstorms (16 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burnside, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Burnside (ZIP 50521) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Burnside has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $283K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50521 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $30.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.6M in property damage in the Burnside, IA area (ZIP 50521). 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 →