Blairstown, IA (ZIP 52209) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 46 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Blairstown has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $535K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
Blairstown 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2008.
Blairstown has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $700.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2008.
Blairstown has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 3, 2010.
Blairstown has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blairstown was Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $759K in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 22, 2007 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52209 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), wildfires (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blairstown, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.5K in property damage.
Yes, Blairstown (ZIP 52209) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 3, 2010.
Blairstown has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $700.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52209 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.4M in property damage in the Blairstown, IA area (ZIP 52209). 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 →