ZIP code 52049, covering Garnavillo, IA, has 87 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Garnavillo is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $272.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (69%) 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 $39.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Garnavillo has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2017.
Garnavillo 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.
Garnavillo has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 1998.
Garnavillo 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 Garnavillo was Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2017, which caused $12.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2017), causing $8.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52049 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Garnavillo, IA, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $272.8K in property damage.
Yes, Garnavillo (ZIP 52049) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $39.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Garnavillo has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52049 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2017. This event caused $12.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.8M in property damage in the Garnavillo, IA area (ZIP 52049). 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 →