Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Maquoketa, IA area (ZIP 52060). These include 34 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (34 total). Of these, 3 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Maquoketa has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Maquoketa 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $162K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Maquoketa 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 $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maquoketa was 2.8" Hail on Sep 18, 2002, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jul 17, 2016), causing $5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 4, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52060 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 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 Maquoketa, IA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20M in property damage.
Yes, Maquoketa (ZIP 52060) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2017.
Maquoketa has 12 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52060 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Sep 18, 2002. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32M in property damage in the Maquoketa, IA area (ZIP 52060). 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 →