ZIP code 52142, covering Fayette, IA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Fayette is hailstorms, with 41 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2025.
Fayette has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $399.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Fayette has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Fayette has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 22, 2015.
Fayette has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2010.
Fayette has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fayette was 2" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 17, 1999), causing $2.8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1964 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52142 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayette, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Fayette (ZIP 52142) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Fayette has 5 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 Jun 22, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52142 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.6M in property damage in the Fayette, IA area (ZIP 52142). 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 →