ZIP code 52040, covering Dyersville, IA, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Dyersville is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 24, 2021.
Dyersville 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.
Dyersville 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 23, 2015.
Dyersville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Dyersville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Dyersville 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 Dyersville was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 27, 2011), causing $7M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 3, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52040 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dyersville, IA, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Dyersville (ZIP 52040) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 22, 2016.
Dyersville has 10 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 $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 23, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52040 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 $35.3M in property damage in the Dyersville, IA area (ZIP 52040). 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 →