ZIP code 52301, covering Marengo, IA, has 159 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 20 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (85 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (81%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 16, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $811K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Marengo 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.
Marengo has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marengo was 1.8" Hail on Apr 3, 2011, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 24, 2007), causing $890K in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1998 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52301 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (9 events), wildfires (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marengo, IA, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Marengo (ZIP 52301) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Marengo has 20 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 $2.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52301 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 3, 2011. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.3M in property damage in the Marengo, IA area (ZIP 52301). 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 →