ZIP code 52586, covering Rose Hill, IA, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 floods, 37 blizzards, and 18 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 34 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (46 total). Of these, 32 (70%) 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 $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
There have been 37 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (62%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 18 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $679K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Rose Hill has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2020.
Rose Hill has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $46.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rose Hill was Frost/Freeze on Sep 14, 1996, which caused $42M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52586 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (46 events), blizzards (37 events), hailstorms (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold events (4 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 Rose Hill, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.9M in property damage.
Yes, Rose Hill (ZIP 52586) has 46 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Rose Hill has 12 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52586 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 14, 1996. This event caused $42M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.2M in property damage in the Rose Hill, IA area (ZIP 52586). 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 →