Coggon, IA (ZIP 52218) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 19 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $226K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (23%) 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 $84.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Coggon has experienced 10 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2011.
Coggon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Coggon has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Coggon has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Coggon was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52218 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (22 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Coggon, IA, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $226K in property damage.
Yes, Coggon (ZIP 52218) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Coggon has 22 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 $84.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52218 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.1M in property damage in the Coggon, IA area (ZIP 52218). 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 →