Hayesville, IA (ZIP 52562) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 8 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hayesville is blizzards, with 8 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $324K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Hayesville has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2021.
Hayesville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $73K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Hayesville has experienced 2 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1971.
Hayesville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hayesville was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $330K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 24, 2007), causing $291K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52562 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hayesville, IA, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $324K in property damage.
Hayesville has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52562 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $330K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Hayesville, IA area (ZIP 52562). 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 →