Marion, IA (ZIP 52302) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 229 natural disaster events on record. These include 178 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
With 178 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Marion has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2009.
Marion has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2016.
Marion has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Marion was EF2 Tornado on Jul 20, 2003, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 10, 2003), causing $2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52302 has experienced 229 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (178 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (18 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marion, IA, with 178 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Marion (ZIP 52302) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2016.
Marion has 18 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52302 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 20, 2003. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Marion, IA area (ZIP 52302). 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 →