Federal records document 138 natural disaster events in the Manchester, IA area (ZIP 52057). These include 74 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (74 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $26.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2021.
Manchester has experienced 10 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2011.
Manchester has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Manchester was Flash Flood on Jul 24, 2010, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 17, 2000), causing $4M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52057 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Manchester, IA, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.7M in property damage.
Yes, Manchester (ZIP 52057) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2019.
Manchester has 24 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 $4.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52057 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2010. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.6M in property damage in the Manchester, IA area (ZIP 52057). 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 →