Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 52644 in Mount Union, IA. These include 27 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (27 total). Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
Mount Union has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $367K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Mount Union 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 Union has experienced 4 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 May 7, 2023.
Mount Union 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 Union was 2.8" Hail on Apr 30, 2003, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $495K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52644 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 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 Union, IA, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Mount Union 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 $367K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52644 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 $5.2M in property damage in the Mount Union, IA area (ZIP 52644). 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 →