Federal records document 116 natural disaster events in the Drakesville, IA area (ZIP 52552). These include 46 hailstorms, 34 blizzards, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 46 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 34 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (83%) 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 $23.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Drakesville has experienced 7 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 $29.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 8, 1999.
Drakesville has experienced 6 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
Drakesville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Drakesville was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on May 1, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52552 has experienced 116 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), blizzards (34 events), floods (18 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Drakesville, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Drakesville (ZIP 52552) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Drakesville has 7 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 $29.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 8, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52552 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.1M in property damage in the Drakesville, IA area (ZIP 52552). 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 →