ZIP code 52175, covering Eldorado, IA, has 78 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Eldorado is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 62% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $18.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Eldorado has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Eldorado 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2012.
Eldorado has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $399.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Eldorado has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eldorado was 2" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $4.8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 24, 2009), causing $3.1M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52175 has experienced 78 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eldorado, IA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.6M in property damage.
Yes, Eldorado (ZIP 52175) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Eldorado 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52175 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $4.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.4M in property damage in the Eldorado, IA area (ZIP 52175). 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 →