Federal records document 124 natural disaster events in the Fremont, IA area (ZIP 52561). These include 45 floods, 37 blizzards, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Fremont is floods, with 45 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 33 (73%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 14, 2011.
There have been 37 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (62%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $134K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
Fremont has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Fremont has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $695K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Fremont has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $46.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fremont was Frost/Freeze on Sep 14, 1996, which caused $42M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M 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 52561 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), blizzards (37 events), hailstorms (18 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fremont, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.7M in property damage.
Yes, Fremont (ZIP 52561) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 14, 2011.
Fremont has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $695K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52561 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 14, 1996. This event caused $42M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.5M in property damage in the Fremont, IA area (ZIP 52561). 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 →