Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 52044 in Elkport, IA. These include 20 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 20 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $103.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (61%) 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 $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Elkport has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $74.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 16, 2021.
Elkport has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $292.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2007.
Elkport has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elkport was Flood on Jun 8, 2008, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2001), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 17, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52044 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkport, IA, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $103.8K in property damage.
Yes, Elkport (ZIP 52044) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 12, 2017.
Elkport has 3 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 $292.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52044 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2008. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.8M in property damage in the Elkport, IA area (ZIP 52044). 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 →