Federal records document 80 natural disaster events in the Cascade, IA area (ZIP 52033). These include 38 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Cascade has experienced 8 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 $239K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2009.
Cascade has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $20.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Cascade has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cascade was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 23, 2010), causing $15M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 13, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52033 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cascade, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Cascade (ZIP 52033) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Cascade has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52033 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.5M in property damage in the Cascade, IA area (ZIP 52033). 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 →