Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 52064 in Miles, IA. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Miles is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Miles has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2015.
Miles has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $75M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Miles 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $162K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Miles has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Miles 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 $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Miles was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2003, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 20, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52064 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miles, IA, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Miles (ZIP 52064) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2015.
Miles has 4 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52064 was 92 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 21, 2003. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.7M in property damage in the Miles, IA area (ZIP 52064). 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 →