ZIP code 52079, covering Zwingle, IA, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Zwingle is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 8, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $527.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Zwingle has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2011.
Zwingle 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.
Zwingle 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 Zwingle was Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2011, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 27, 2011), causing $1M in damages. Flood on May 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52079 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zwingle, IA, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Zwingle (ZIP 52079) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2011.
Zwingle has 11 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 $527.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52079 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 27, 2011. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Zwingle, IA area (ZIP 52079). 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 →