Amana, IA (ZIP 52203) has experienced 114 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $240M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $233.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2016.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 17, 2016.
Amana has experienced 9 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 $921K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 3, 2008.
Amana has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amana was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $230M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 10, 2003), causing $3M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 11, 2016 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52203 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amana, IA, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Amana (ZIP 52203) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $233.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2016.
Amana has 11 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 17, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52203 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $230M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $240M in property damage in the Amana, IA area (ZIP 52203). 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 →