Federal records document 144 natural disaster events in the Dubuque, IA area (ZIP 52003). These include 94 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (94 total). Of these, 3 (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 $287K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $19.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Dubuque has experienced 8 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2019.
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 Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2017, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 27, 2011), causing $7M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52003 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dubuque, IA, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $287K in property damage.
Yes, Dubuque (ZIP 52003) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Dubuque has 8 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52003 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2017. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.7M in property damage in the Dubuque, IA area (ZIP 52003). 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 →