Zcta 52221, IA (ZIP 52221) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 blizzards, 14 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 40 recorded incidents (52% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 20 (50%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 14 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $99K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Zcta 52221 has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $999.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Zcta 52221 has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 25, 2008.
Zcta 52221 has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2008.
Zcta 52221 has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Zcta 52221 was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52221 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (40 events), hailstorms (14 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 52221, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 52221 (ZIP 52221) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $999.6K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Zcta 52221 has 5 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 25, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52221 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Zcta 52221, IA area (ZIP 52221). 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 →