Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Unionville, IA area (ZIP 52594). These include 34 blizzards, 24 hailstorms, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.8M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 34 recorded incidents (37% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 24 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $184.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (76%) 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 $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Unionville has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 12, 2005.
Unionville 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.
Unionville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Unionville was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Cold/Wind Chill (May 1, 1996), causing $5.1M 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 52594 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (34 events), hailstorms (24 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Unionville, IA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.4M in property damage.
Yes, Unionville (ZIP 52594) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Unionville has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 12, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52594 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.8M in property damage in the Unionville, IA area (ZIP 52594). 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 →