ZIP code 52760, covering Moscow, IA, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Moscow is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $169.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2016.
Moscow has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Moscow 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.
Moscow has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Moscow 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Moscow was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on May 24, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52760 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moscow, IA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $169.5K in property damage.
Yes, Moscow (ZIP 52760) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2016.
Moscow has 9 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52760 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.6M in property damage in the Moscow, IA area (ZIP 52760). 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 →