Federal records document 99 natural disaster events in the Ridgeway, IA area (ZIP 52165). These include 58 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (58 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (64%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Ridgeway has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $102.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2018.
Ridgeway has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $377.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 2, 1980.
Ridgeway has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $103K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 2017.
Ridgeway has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ridgeway was 1.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 23, 2016), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52165 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ridgeway, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Ridgeway (ZIP 52165) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
Ridgeway has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $377.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 2, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52165 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Ridgeway, IA area (ZIP 52165). 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 →