Washington, IA (ZIP 52353) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.9M. A total of 29 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 55 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $40.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Washington has experienced 10 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 $21.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Washington has experienced 6 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Washington has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Washington 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 $412.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Washington was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 1998), causing $21M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 15, 1998 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52353 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, IA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.4M in property damage.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 52353) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Washington has 17 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 $40.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52353 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65.9M in property damage in the Washington, IA area (ZIP 52353). 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 →