Government records show 272 natural disaster events affecting the Oskaloosa, IA area (ZIP 52577) — a notably active disaster history. These include 131 floods, 68 hailstorms, and 37 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $118M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 85 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (131 total). Of these, 92 (70%) 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 $37.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Hailstorms account for 25% of the disaster record here, with 68 events documented. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 37 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 14% 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 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa was Frost/Freeze on Sep 14, 1996, which caused $42M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52577 has experienced 272 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (131 events), hailstorms (68 events), blizzards (37 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (11 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oskaloosa, IA, with 131 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.8M in property damage.
Yes, Oskaloosa (ZIP 52577) has 131 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $37.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Oskaloosa has 20 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 $26.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52577 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 $118M in property damage in the Oskaloosa, IA area (ZIP 52577). 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 →