ZIP code 52334, covering South Amana, IA, has 60 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $238.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (31 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 16, 2023.
South Amana has experienced 9 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 $921K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 3, 2008.
South Amana 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 $230.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
South Amana has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
South Amana has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $82.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Amana was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $230M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 8, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 21, 1973 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52334 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Amana, IA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, South Amana (ZIP 52334) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $230.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
South Amana has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52334 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $230M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $238.9M in property damage in the South Amana, IA area (ZIP 52334). 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 →