ZIP code 52172, covering Waukon, IA, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waukon is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $652.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Waukon 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.
Waukon has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Waukon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2013.
Waukon 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 Waukon was Flash Flood on Aug 23, 2016, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2001), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 29, 1987 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52172 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waukon, IA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $652.8K in property damage.
Yes, Waukon (ZIP 52172) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Waukon has 6 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52172 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 23, 2016. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.7M in property damage in the Waukon, IA area (ZIP 52172). 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 →