ZIP code 52208, covering Belle Plaine, IA, has 92 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (41 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $591K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (82%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% 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 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Belle Plaine has experienced 9 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 $921K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 3, 2008.
Belle Plaine has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Belle Plaine has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belle Plaine was Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $890K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $747K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52208 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), wildfires (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belle Plaine, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $591K in property damage.
Yes, Belle Plaine (ZIP 52208) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Belle Plaine has 8 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52208 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $890K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.3M in property damage in the Belle Plaine, IA area (ZIP 52208). 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 →