ZIP code 52001, covering Dubuque, IA, has 115 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.5M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Dubuque is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) 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 $18.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Dubuque has experienced 10 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 $647.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Dubuque has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2006.
Dubuque has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dubuque was 1.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $9.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2017), causing $7.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52001 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dubuque, IA, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.9M in property damage.
Yes, Dubuque (ZIP 52001) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Dubuque has 10 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 $647.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52001 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $9.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.5M in property damage in the Dubuque, IA area (ZIP 52001). 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 →