ZIP code 52742, covering De Witt, IA, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 50 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for De Witt is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
De Witt has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
De Witt has experienced 5 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 $265K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
De Witt 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 De Witt was EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 1981, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 10, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52742 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Witt, IA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, De Witt (ZIP 52742) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2017.
De Witt has 11 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52742 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 4, 1981. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the De Witt, IA area (ZIP 52742). 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 →