ZIP code 52046, covering Farley, IA, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Farley is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2021.
Farley has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2008.
Farley has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Farley has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2006.
Farley has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Farley has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farley was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Apr 3, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Flood on May 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52046 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farley, IA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Farley (ZIP 52046) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Farley has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52046 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.5M in property damage in the Farley, IA area (ZIP 52046). 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 →