Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Beacon, IA area (ZIP 52534). These include 60 floods, 37 blizzards, and 25 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.6M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (60 total). Of these, 39 (65%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 37 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (62%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 25 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $256K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 17, 2023.
Beacon has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $46.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Beacon has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Beacon has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beacon was Frost/Freeze on Sep 14, 1996, which caused $42M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52534 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (60 events), blizzards (37 events), hailstorms (25 events), extreme cold events (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beacon, IA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Beacon (ZIP 52534) has 60 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Beacon has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $42K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52534 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 14, 1996. This event caused $42M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.6M in property damage in the Beacon, IA area (ZIP 52534). 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 →