Buffalo, IA (ZIP 52728) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (32 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $69K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (88%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Buffalo has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Buffalo 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.
Buffalo 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 Buffalo was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $9.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 21, 2003), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52728 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buffalo, IA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $69K in property damage.
Yes, Buffalo (ZIP 52728) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Buffalo has 14 recorded tornado events 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 $650K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52728 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 $13.3M in property damage in the Buffalo, IA area (ZIP 52728). 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 →