Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Sigourney, IA area (ZIP 52591). These include 39 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Sigourney has experienced 8 blizzards on record. 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.
Sigourney has experienced 7 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 Jul 2, 2024.
Sigourney has experienced 6 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Sigourney 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 Sigourney was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $570K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 13, 2010), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52591 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sigourney, IA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Sigourney (ZIP 52591) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Sigourney has 15 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52591 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $570K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Sigourney, IA area (ZIP 52591). 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 →