ZIP code 52544, covering Centerville, IA, has 180 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 41 floods, and 35 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M. A total of 14 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (74 total). Of these, 4 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $461K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 41 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 32 (78%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 35 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (54%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $695K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Centerville 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 Centerville was Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 2, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 2, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52544 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), floods (41 events), blizzards (35 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Centerville, IA, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $461K in property damage.
Yes, Centerville (ZIP 52544) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Centerville has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52544 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Oct 10, 2009. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.3M in property damage in the Centerville, IA area (ZIP 52544). 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 →