ZIP code 50522, covering Burt, IA, has 192 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 49 blizzards, and 46 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Burt is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $656K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 49 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (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 $1.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 46 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 33 (72%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Burt has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $52.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 1984.
Burt has experienced 5 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 5 (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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Burt has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burt was EF3 Tornado on Jun 28, 1979, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Sep 15, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50522 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), blizzards (49 events), floods (46 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burt, IA, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $656K in property damage.
Yes, Burt (ZIP 50522) has 46 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 4, 2018.
Burt has 8 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 $52.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 1984.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50522 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 28, 1979. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.4M in property damage in the Burt, IA area (ZIP 50522). 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 →