Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 52134 in Chester, IA. These include 16 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (44% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2020.
Chester has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Chester has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Chester has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2007.
Chester has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2019.
Chester has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chester was EF3 Tornado on Jun 11, 2004, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 10, 1953), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 22, 2011 also caused significant damage ($525K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52134 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, IA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $270K in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 52134) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Chester has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52134 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 11, 2004. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Chester, IA area (ZIP 52134). 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 →