Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Durango, IA area (ZIP 52039). These include 56 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.1M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (56 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $108.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (100%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2016.
Durango has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
Durango 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.
Durango 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 Durango was Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2011, which caused $7M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $6.4M 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 52039 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Durango, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Durango (ZIP 52039) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2016.
Durango has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52039 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 27, 2011. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.1M in property damage in the Durango, IA area (ZIP 52039). 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 →