Dysart, IA (ZIP 52224) has experienced 153 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 45 blizzards, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (34% 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 45 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (47%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (69%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2020.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Dysart has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Dysart has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dysart was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Aug 26, 1965), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52224 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), blizzards (45 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dysart, IA, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Dysart (ZIP 52224) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2020.
Dysart has 16 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 $10.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52224 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5M in property damage in the Dysart, IA area (ZIP 52224). 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 →