Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Fairfax, IA area (ZIP 52228). These include 86 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $241.4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 228 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fairfax is hailstorms, with 86 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% 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 $155K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Fairfax has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2009.
Fairfax 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Fairfax 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 $234M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Fairfax has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairfax was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $230M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 10, 2003), causing $3M in damages. Flood on Sep 26, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52228 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), severe wind events (20 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairfax, IA, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Fairfax (ZIP 52228) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $234M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Fairfax 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 3, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52228 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $230M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $241.4M in property damage in the Fairfax, IA area (ZIP 52228). 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 →