Middletown, IA (ZIP 52638) has experienced 99 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. A total of 36 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Middletown is hailstorms, with 58 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Middletown has experienced 10 tornadoes 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). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Middletown has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 7, 2016.
Middletown has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2009.
Middletown 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 $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Middletown was EF1 Tornado on Jun 29, 1983, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2003), causing $1M in damages. 1" Hail on May 8, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52638 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Middletown, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Middletown (ZIP 52638) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 7, 2016.
Middletown has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52638 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 29, 1983. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Middletown, IA area (ZIP 52638). 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 →