Colesburg, IA (ZIP 52035) has experienced 79 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 42 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $67.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (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 $29.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Colesburg has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $74.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2021.
Colesburg has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $302K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Colesburg has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2020.
Colesburg has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colesburg was Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2011, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 12, 2008), causing $6.9M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52035 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colesburg, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $67.8K in property damage.
Yes, Colesburg (ZIP 52035) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Colesburg has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $302K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52035 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 27, 2011. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Colesburg, IA area (ZIP 52035). 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 →