ZIP code 52229, covering Garrison, IA, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (63 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $618K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
Garrison has experienced 8 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2008.
Garrison has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $526K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Garrison has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2010.
Garrison has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $759K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Garrison was Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 11, 2011), causing $1M in damages. 120 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 11, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52229 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garrison, IA, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $618K in property damage.
Yes, Garrison (ZIP 52229) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2010.
Garrison has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $526K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52229 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Garrison, IA area (ZIP 52229). 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 →