Brandon, IA (ZIP 52210) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Brandon is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
Brandon 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 $788K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Brandon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Brandon has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Brandon 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 $412.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Brandon has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brandon was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 10, 2003), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Feb 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($755K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52210 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brandon, IA, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Brandon (ZIP 52210) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2008.
Brandon 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52210 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Brandon, IA area (ZIP 52210). 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 →