Low Moor, IA (ZIP 52757) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Low Moor is hailstorms, with 15 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Low Moor has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2016.
Low Moor 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.
Low Moor 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Low Moor has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Low Moor 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 Low Moor was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $4.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 16, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52757 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 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 Low Moor, IA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Low Moor (ZIP 52757) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Low Moor has 6 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 $825K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52757 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $4.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Low Moor, IA area (ZIP 52757). 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 →