Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Mechanicsville, IA area (ZIP 52306). These include 56 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mechanicsville is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $373K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
Mechanicsville has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Mechanicsville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Mechanicsville 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mechanicsville was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 24, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52306 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mechanicsville, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $373K in property damage.
Yes, Mechanicsville (ZIP 52306) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Mechanicsville has 12 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52306 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Mechanicsville, IA area (ZIP 52306). 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 →