Natural Disaster Risk in Pleasant Valley
Iowa
Risk Summary for Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley scores 7.4/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Scores
How it compares
Live Conditions
🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Pleasant Valley, Iowa
Pleasant Valley, in Scott County, is a small unincorporated community situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings cold winters, hot summers, and frequent severe weather, and in particular a tornado-active spring season. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Pleasant Valley residents and property owners must navigate.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Pleasant Valley carries an overall risk score of 7.4/10, placing it in the high category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to wind and winter.
Within Iowa, Pleasant Valley's risk is, considerably above the 5.4/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Scott County identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by wind and winter. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
Pleasant Valley's high risk designation reflects meaningful exposure to natural hazards. Residents should verify that their insurance covers the area's primary risks, prepare a family emergency plan, and stay informed about seasonal hazard peaks through local weather and emergency management services.
What this means for Pleasant Valley: Hail preparedness
- Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.
- Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.
- Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
Local Factors for Pleasant Valley
These city-level factors differentiate Pleasant Valley from other communities in Scott County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
386
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Moderate Continental
Latitude 41.6°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 5.8/10
Coordinates
41.5736° N, 90.4233° W
Scott County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Pleasant Valley
Last 12 months · Source: Open-Meteo archive
Notable Weather Days (last 12 months)
ZIP Codes in Pleasant Valley
Other cities in Iowa
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.