ZIP code 50552, covering Knierim, IA, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 blizzards, 29 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (41 total). Of these, 22 (54%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (55%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2010.
Knierim has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $29.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Knierim 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.
Knierim has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Knierim has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knierim 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. Ice Storm on Jan 20, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50552 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), floods (29 events), hailstorms (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knierim, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Knierim (ZIP 50552) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2010.
Knierim has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50552 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 $8.8M in property damage in the Knierim, IA area (ZIP 50552). 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 →