Homestead, IA (ZIP 52236) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $238.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 30 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
Homestead has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 16, 2023.
Homestead 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.
Homestead has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $230.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Homestead has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Homestead has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $82.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Homestead was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $230M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 8, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 21, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52236 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Homestead, IA, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Homestead (ZIP 52236) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Homestead has 10 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52236 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 $238.1M in property damage in the Homestead, IA area (ZIP 52236). 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 →