ZIP code 52313, covering Mount Auburn, IA, has 86 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (46 total). Of these, 3 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Mount Auburn has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Mount Auburn 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2008.
Mount Auburn has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $11.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2020.
Mount Auburn 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 $759K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Auburn was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Aug 26, 1965), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Aug 26, 1965 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52313 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 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 Mount Auburn, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mount Auburn (ZIP 52313) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2020.
Mount Auburn has 10 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52313 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25M in property damage in the Mount Auburn, IA area (ZIP 52313). 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 →