Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 52749 in Fruitland, IA. These include 34 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
Fruitland 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 $507K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 12, 2012.
Fruitland has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Fruitland has experienced 2 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 $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Fruitland 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 $396K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Fruitland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fruitland was EF3 Tornado on Jun 1, 2007, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 13, 2010), causing $5M in damages. Flood on May 24, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52749 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fruitland, IA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $120K in property damage.
Yes, Fruitland (ZIP 52749) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Fruitland has 2 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 $15.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52749 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 2007. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.1M in property damage in the Fruitland, IA area (ZIP 52749). 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 →