ZIP code 52322, covering Oxford, IA, has 151 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $294.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (95 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $41.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Oxford 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2008.
Oxford has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (100%) 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 $233.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2016.
Oxford has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $247.5K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oxford was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $230M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 18, 1997), causing $40M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 13, 2006 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52322 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (9 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oxford, IA, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41.2M in property damage.
Yes, Oxford (ZIP 52322) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $233.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2016.
Oxford has 12 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 $18.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52322 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 $294.5M in property damage in the Oxford, IA area (ZIP 52322). 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 →