Chillicothe, IA (ZIP 52548) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 floods, 38 blizzards, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M.
With 45 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 32 (71%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 36% 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.
Chillicothe has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2020.
Chillicothe has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Chillicothe 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.
Chillicothe has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chillicothe 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. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52548 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (45 events), blizzards (38 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chillicothe, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.9M in property damage.
Yes, Chillicothe (ZIP 52548) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Chillicothe has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $65K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52548 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 $16.3M in property damage in the Chillicothe, IA area (ZIP 52548). 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 →