Federal records document 53 natural disaster events in the Baldwin, IA area (ZIP 52207). These include 22 floods, 14 hailstorms, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 22 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 21 (95%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Baldwin has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $106K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Baldwin 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.
Baldwin has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Baldwin 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 Baldwin was Flood on Jul 24, 2010, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 20, 2003), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($599K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52207 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (14 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baldwin, IA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Baldwin (ZIP 52207) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Baldwin has 4 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52207 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2010. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Baldwin, IA area (ZIP 52207). 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 →