Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 52066 in North Buena Vist, IA. These include 17 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $96K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
North Buena Vist has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $14.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2019.
North Buena Vist 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.
North Buena Vist has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1969.
North Buena Vist has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
North Buena Vist 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 North Buena Vist was Flash Flood on Jun 12, 2008, which caused $6.9M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $6.4M in damages. Flood on May 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52066 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Buena Vist, IA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $96K in property damage.
Yes, North Buena Vist (ZIP 52066) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2019.
North Buena Vist has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1969.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52066 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2008. This event caused $6.9M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.3M in property damage in the North Buena Vist, IA area (ZIP 52066). 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 →