Federal records document 57 natural disaster events in the Monona, IA area (ZIP 52159). These include 23 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (40% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (65%) 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 $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $178.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2025.
Monona has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $47.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 23, 2016.
Monona has experienced 3 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2017.
Monona has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Heat-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monona was Flood on May 1, 2001, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Apr 13, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52159 has experienced 57 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monona, IA, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.3M in property damage.
Yes, Monona (ZIP 52159) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
Monona has 3 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52159 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2001. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.9M in property damage in the Monona, IA area (ZIP 52159). 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 →