ZIP code 52205, covering Anamosa, IA, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (72 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $122.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $58.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Anamosa has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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 $19.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Anamosa has experienced 8 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $239K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2009.
Anamosa has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anamosa was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jul 25, 2010 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52205 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anamosa, IA, with 72 events documented. These events have caused a combined $122.5K in property damage.
Yes, Anamosa (ZIP 52205) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Anamosa has 22 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 $58.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52205 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.7M in property damage in the Anamosa, IA area (ZIP 52205). 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 →