Saint Olaf, IA (ZIP 52072) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (17 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (87%) 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 $30.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2017.
Saint Olaf 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $74.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2021.
Saint Olaf has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1990.
Saint Olaf has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Saint Olaf has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Olaf was EF3 Tornado on May 30, 1985, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2017), causing $12.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52072 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Olaf, IA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $211K in property damage.
Yes, Saint Olaf (ZIP 52072) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2017.
Saint Olaf has 3 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52072 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 30, 1985. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.1M in property damage in the Saint Olaf, IA area (ZIP 52072). 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 →