Iowa City, IA (ZIP 52245) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.6M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
With 58 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Iowa City has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2008.
Iowa City has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $12.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2006.
Iowa City has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $247.5K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 2023.
Iowa City 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Iowa City was 2.8" Hail on May 18, 1997, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 13, 2006), causing $12M in damages. Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52245 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Iowa City, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40.2M in property damage.
Yes, Iowa City (ZIP 52245) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2008.
Iowa City 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 $12.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52245 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 18, 1997. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.6M in property damage in the Iowa City, IA area (ZIP 52245). 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 →