ZIP code 52535, covering Birmingham, IA, has 80 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 2 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $136K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $26.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2018.
Birmingham has experienced 5 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 $45K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Birmingham has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2015.
Birmingham 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 $189.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Birmingham has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Birmingham was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 9, 1975), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52535 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Birmingham, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $136K in property damage.
Yes, Birmingham (ZIP 52535) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Birmingham has 14 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 $26.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52535 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 $26.8M in property damage in the Birmingham, IA area (ZIP 52535). 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 →