ZIP code 52136, covering Cresco, IA, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 64 hailstorms, 25 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cresco is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 57% 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 $680.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 2, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (60%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Cresco has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Cresco has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2007.
Cresco has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cresco was Flood on Jun 8, 2008, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 5, 1965), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 7, 2008 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52136 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), floods (25 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cresco, IA, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $680.5K in property damage.
Yes, Cresco (ZIP 52136) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2024.
Cresco has 15 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 $3.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52136 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 8, 2008. This event caused $5.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.5M in property damage in the Cresco, IA area (ZIP 52136). 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 →