Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Yarmouth, IA area (ZIP 52660). These include 31 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.5M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 31 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Yarmouth has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2009.
Yarmouth has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2020.
Yarmouth has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2010.
Yarmouth 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 $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Yarmouth 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. Flood on May 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52660 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Yarmouth, IA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.1M in property damage.
Yes, Yarmouth (ZIP 52660) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2010.
Yarmouth has 14 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52660 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 $11.5M in property damage in the Yarmouth, IA area (ZIP 52660). 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 →