Delaware, IA (ZIP 52036) has a moderate disaster history with 33 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $881.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (16 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $275.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 6, 2010.
Delaware has experienced 10 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2011.
Delaware has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $212K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Delaware has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 24, 2021.
Delaware has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Delaware was Frost/Freeze on May 3, 2005, which caused $330K in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 24, 2009), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52036 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 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 Delaware, IA, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $275.5K in property damage.
Delaware has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $212K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52036 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on May 3, 2005. This event caused $330K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $881.5K in property damage in the Delaware, IA area (ZIP 52036). 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 →