ZIP code 52721, covering Bennett, IA, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bennett is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Bennett has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Bennett 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
Bennett has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennett was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 24, 2007), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52721 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennett, IA, with 31 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Bennett (ZIP 52721) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
Bennett has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52721 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Bennett, IA area (ZIP 52721). 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 →