Government agency data shows 18 natural disaster events for ZIP 52312 in Morley, IA. These include 8 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $355K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (8 total). 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.
Morley has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2018.
Morley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Morley 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 Morley was Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $208K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52312 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morley, IA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $239K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52312 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $208K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $355K in property damage in the Morley, IA area (ZIP 52312). 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 →