Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 52750 in Goose Lake, IA. These include 15 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Goose Lake has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 15, 2016.
Goose Lake has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 30, 2019.
Goose Lake 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.
Goose Lake has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2007.
Goose Lake 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 Goose Lake was EF3 Tornado on Jun 20, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (May 16, 2003), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52750 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goose Lake, IA, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Goose Lake (ZIP 52750) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $650K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2007.
Goose Lake has 6 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 15, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52750 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 20, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Goose Lake, IA area (ZIP 52750). 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 →