Mount Pleasant, IA (ZIP 52641) has experienced 124 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 70 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (70 total). 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 $389K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (88%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Mount Pleasant has experienced 6 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 $146K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
Mount Pleasant has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Mount Pleasant 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 $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Pleasant was Flood on Sep 13, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 13, 2008), causing $1M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 10, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52641 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Pleasant, IA, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $389K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Pleasant (ZIP 52641) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 13, 2010.
Mount Pleasant has 25 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52641 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 13, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Mount Pleasant, IA area (ZIP 52641). 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 →