Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Blue Grass, IA area (ZIP 52726). These include 35 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $117K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (94%) 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Blue Grass has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Blue Grass has experienced 5 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 $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Blue Grass has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Grass was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $9.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 9, 1995), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52726 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Grass, IA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $117K in property damage.
Yes, Blue Grass (ZIP 52726) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Blue Grass has 16 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52726 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $9.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.6M in property damage in the Blue Grass, IA area (ZIP 52726). 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 →