Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 52309 in Monmouth, IA. These include 18 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Monmouth is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $272K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Monmouth has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Monmouth 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 $239K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2009.
Monmouth 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Monmouth has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Monmouth has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monmouth was Flood on Jul 24, 2010, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $599K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52309 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monmouth, IA, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $272K in property damage.
Yes, Monmouth (ZIP 52309) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Monmouth has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52309 was Flood, which occurred on Jul 24, 2010. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Monmouth, IA area (ZIP 52309). 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 →