Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Cincinnati, IA area (ZIP 52549). These include 35 blizzards, 32 hailstorms, and 25 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 35 recorded incidents (32% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (54%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 32 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (9%) 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 $219K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (76%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Cincinnati has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Cincinnati has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 2, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52549 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (35 events), hailstorms (32 events), floods (25 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cincinnati, IA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Cincinnati (ZIP 52549) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Cincinnati has 5 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52549 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Oct 10, 2009. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.4M in property damage in the Cincinnati, IA area (ZIP 52549). 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 →