Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 52071 in Saint Donatus, IA. These include 5 blizzards, 3 hailstorms, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 5 recorded incidents (36% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Saint Donatus has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2014.
Saint Donatus has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Saint Donatus has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Saint Donatus 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.
Saint Donatus has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 9, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Donatus was Flood on May 20, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $495K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52071 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (3 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Donatus, IA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $162K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Donatus (ZIP 52071) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Saint Donatus has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 9, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52071 was Flood, which occurred on May 20, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Saint Donatus, IA area (ZIP 52071). 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 →