Government agency data shows 12 natural disaster events for ZIP 52075 in Springbrook, IA. These include 5 blizzards, 2 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (5 total). 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.
Springbrook 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.
Springbrook has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2014.
Springbrook has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 21, 2018.
Springbrook 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 Springbrook was EF2 Tornado on Jun 1, 2007, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 20, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52075 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springbrook, IA, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $162K in property damage.
Yes, Springbrook (ZIP 52075) 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.
Springbrook 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 21, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52075 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 2007. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Springbrook, IA area (ZIP 52075). 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 →