Swedesburg, IA (ZIP 52652) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 1 extreme cold event. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Swedesburg is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2021.
Swedesburg has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $146K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Swedesburg 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 $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Swedesburg has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Swedesburg has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swedesburg was EF2 Tornado on May 3, 2012, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $495K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52652 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swedesburg, IA, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Swedesburg (ZIP 52652) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Swedesburg has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52652 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 3, 2012. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.2M in property damage in the Swedesburg, IA area (ZIP 52652). 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 →