Agency, IA (ZIP 52530) has experienced 153 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 40 floods, and 38 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.7M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Agency is hailstorms, with 56 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $512K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
There have been 40 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 29 (73%) 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 Mar 12, 2019.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (53%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Agency has experienced 8 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 $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Agency has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Agency has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Agency was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 13, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52530 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (40 events), blizzards (38 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Agency, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $512K in property damage.
Yes, Agency (ZIP 52530) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2019.
Agency has 7 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52530 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.7M in property damage in the Agency, IA area (ZIP 52530). 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 →