Federal records document 147 natural disaster events in the Tama, IA area (ZIP 52339). These include 45 blizzards, 43 hailstorms, and 31 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 45 recorded incidents (31% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 43 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $337K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (68%) 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 $22.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Tama has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Tama 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 Tama was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52339 has experienced 147 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (43 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tama, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Tama (ZIP 52339) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Tama has 13 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52339 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38M in property damage in the Tama, IA area (ZIP 52339). 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 →