Harpers Ferry, IA (ZIP 52146) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 floods, 24 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 19 (68%) 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 $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $879.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
Harpers Ferry has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $47.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 23, 2016.
Harpers Ferry has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $775K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 1971.
Harpers Ferry has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Heat-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
Harpers Ferry has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harpers Ferry was Flood on May 1, 2001, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Apr 13, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52146 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (28 events), hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harpers Ferry, IA, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.9M in property damage.
Yes, Harpers Ferry (ZIP 52146) has 28 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Harpers Ferry has 4 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 $775K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52146 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2001. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Harpers Ferry, IA area (ZIP 52146). 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 →