ZIP code 52745, covering Big Rock, IA, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.2M. A total of 41 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Big Rock is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 45% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (22%) 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 $57.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Big Rock has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $708K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Big Rock has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2009.
Big Rock has experienced 2 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Rock was EF3 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 8, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52745 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Rock, IA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $112K in property damage.
Yes, Big Rock (ZIP 52745) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2009.
Big Rock has 18 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 $57.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52745 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.2M in property damage in the Big Rock, IA area (ZIP 52745). 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 →