Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Princeton, IA area (ZIP 52768). These include 38 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.3M. A total of 46 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 38 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $172K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 6, 2016.
Princeton 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.
Princeton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Princeton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
Princeton 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 Princeton was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $4.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52768 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Princeton, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $172K in property damage.
Yes, Princeton (ZIP 52768) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Princeton has 14 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 6, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52768 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 $10.3M in property damage in the Princeton, IA area (ZIP 52768). 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 →