Peosta, IA (ZIP 52068) has experienced 115 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 67 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Peosta 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Peosta has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $12.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 23, 2016.
Peosta 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.
Peosta 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 Peosta was Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2011, which caused $7M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 8, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52068 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (7 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peosta, IA, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8K in property damage.
Yes, Peosta (ZIP 52068) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 23, 2016.
Peosta has 10 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52068 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 $15.9M in property damage in the Peosta, IA area (ZIP 52068). 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 →