Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Elberon, IA area (ZIP 52225). These include 45 blizzards, 26 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 21 (47%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $557K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (65%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2010.
Elberon 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Elberon has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Elberon 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 Elberon 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 52225 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (26 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elberon, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Elberon (ZIP 52225) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2010.
Elberon 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52225 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 $14.3M in property damage in the Elberon, IA area (ZIP 52225). 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 →