Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Ryan, IA area (ZIP 52330). These include 29 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ryan is hailstorms, with 29 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $229K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 3, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Ryan 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.
Ryan has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Ryan has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Ryan 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 Ryan was EF4 Tornado on Aug 12, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 28, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 12, 1971 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52330 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ryan, IA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $229K in property damage.
Yes, Ryan (ZIP 52330) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Ryan has 20 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 $9.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52330 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 12, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.4M in property damage in the Ryan, IA area (ZIP 52330). 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 →