Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 52727 in Bryant, IA. These include 11 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bryant is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 35% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Bryant has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Bryant 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 $265K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Bryant has experienced 5 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2016.
Bryant has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2007.
Bryant 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bryant was EF3 Tornado on Jun 20, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (May 16, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52727 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bryant, IA, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Bryant (ZIP 52727) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $650K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2007.
Bryant has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52727 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 20, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Bryant, IA area (ZIP 52727). 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 →