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52362 Wyoming, IA — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Wyoming, IA (52362)

Wyoming, IA (ZIP 52362) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Most Frequent Hazard

With 24 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.

❄️ Blizzards

Wyoming has experienced 8 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $239K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2009.

💨 Severe wind events

Wyoming has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Wyoming has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.

🌊 Floods

Wyoming has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2017.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Wyoming has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Wyoming was EF2 Tornado on Jul 13, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $599K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Wyoming, IA (52362)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52362 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 52362?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wyoming, IA, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $260K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 52362 (Wyoming) prone to flooding?

Yes, Wyoming (ZIP 52362) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2017.

Has Wyoming (52362) ever been hit by a tornado?

Wyoming has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.

What was the worst natural disaster in Wyoming, IA?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52362 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 13, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 52362?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Wyoming, IA area (ZIP 52362). 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 →

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