ZIP code 52640, covering Morning Sun, IA, has 77 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Morning Sun is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
Morning Sun has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $835K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Morning Sun has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 3, 2008.
Morning Sun has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Morning Sun has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Morning Sun 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 $264K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morning Sun was 2.8" Hail on Apr 30, 2003, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 12, 2010), causing $4M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52640 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morning Sun, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Morning Sun (ZIP 52640) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Morning Sun has 10 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 $835K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52640 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 30, 2003. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.3M in property damage in the Morning Sun, IA area (ZIP 52640). 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 →