With 226 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 52537 in Bloomfield, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 108 hailstorms, 52 floods, and 34 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 108 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Floods account for 23% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. Of these, 42 (81%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2019.
There have been 34 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (53%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $32.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 1999.
Bloomfield has experienced 8 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 $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Bloomfield has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomfield was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (May 1, 1996), causing $5.1M 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 52537 has experienced 226 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), floods (52 events), blizzards (34 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold events (6 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomfield, IA, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.1M in property damage.
Yes, Bloomfield (ZIP 52537) has 52 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2019.
Bloomfield has 17 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 $32.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52537 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 $56.1M in property damage in the Bloomfield, IA area (ZIP 52537). 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 →