With 219 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 51526 in Crescent, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 134 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 20 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $143.9M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 207 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Crescent is hailstorms, with 134 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (5%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (68%) 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 $32.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $80.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Crescent has experienced 7 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Crescent has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crescent was EF1 Tornado on Jul 15, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 15, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51526 has experienced 219 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (134 events), floods (25 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (19 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crescent, IA, with 134 events documented.
Yes, Crescent (ZIP 51526) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $32.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Crescent has 19 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 $80.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51526 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 15, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $143.9M in property damage in the Crescent, IA area (ZIP 51526). 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 →