Federal records document 110 natural disaster events in the Hopkinton, IA area (ZIP 52237). These include 66 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hopkinton is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (29%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $108.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Hopkinton has experienced 10 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2011.
Hopkinton has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Hopkinton 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Hopkinton 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hopkinton was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52237 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hopkinton, IA, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hopkinton (ZIP 52237) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Hopkinton has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $108.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52237 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127.7M in property damage in the Hopkinton, IA area (ZIP 52237). 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 →