Moulton, IA (ZIP 52572) has experienced 158 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 37 floods, and 35 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Moulton is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $397K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (68%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 35 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. 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.
Moulton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Moulton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $340K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Moulton 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 Moulton was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), 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 52572 has experienced 158 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (37 events), blizzards (35 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moulton, IA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $397K in property damage.
Yes, Moulton (ZIP 52572) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Moulton has 9 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 $29.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52572 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 $38.8M in property damage in the Moulton, IA area (ZIP 52572). 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 →