West Chester, IA (ZIP 52359) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.1M. A total of 28 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 21 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
West Chester has experienced 9 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.
West Chester 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.
West Chester has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2006.
West Chester has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2010.
West Chester 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 West Chester was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1998, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 15, 1998), causing $9M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 18, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52359 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Chester, IA, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1M in property damage.
Yes, West Chester (ZIP 52359) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2010.
West Chester has 3 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 $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52359 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 1998. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.1M in property damage in the West Chester, IA area (ZIP 52359). 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 →