Batavia, IA (ZIP 52533) has experienced 100 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.3M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Batavia is hailstorms, with 53 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. 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 $842K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (91%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $55.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Batavia has experienced 7 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Batavia has experienced 3 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 May 11, 2014.
Batavia 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 $396K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Batavia was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 8, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 13, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52533 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Batavia, IA, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $842K in property damage.
Yes, Batavia (ZIP 52533) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Batavia 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 $55.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52533 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.3M in property damage in the Batavia, IA area (ZIP 52533). 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 →