this area, (ZIP 52557) has a moderate disaster history with 39 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $880K.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $59K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
this area has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2007.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 1967.
The most significant disaster event on record for this area was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $396K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 9, 2003), causing $110K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52557 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $59K in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 52557) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
this area has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 1967.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52557 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $396K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $880K in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 52557). 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 →