ZIP code 52574, covering Mystic, IA, has 173 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 floods, 56 hailstorms, and 35 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.6M. A total of 55 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (64 total). Of these, 46 (72%) 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 $25.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2019.
Hailstorms account for 32% of the disaster record here, with 56 events documented. Of these, 3 (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 $321K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 35 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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.
Mystic has experienced 8 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 11, 2015.
Mystic has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Mystic 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 Mystic was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M 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 52574 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (64 events), hailstorms (56 events), blizzards (35 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mystic, IA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.1M in property damage.
Yes, Mystic (ZIP 52574) has 64 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2019.
Mystic has 8 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 $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 11, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52574 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57.6M in property damage in the Mystic, IA area (ZIP 52574). 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 →