Mount Vernon, IA (ZIP 52314) has experienced 111 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $633K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 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 10% of all disaster events. 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Mount Vernon 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.
Mount Vernon 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.
Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $1.4M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($989K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52314 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Vernon, IA, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $633K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Vernon (ZIP 52314) 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.
Mount Vernon has 15 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 52314 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 $8.5M in property damage in the Mount Vernon, IA area (ZIP 52314). 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 →