Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Riverside, IA area (ZIP 52327). These include 35 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.9M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Riverside is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $123K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (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 $24M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Riverside 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.
Riverside 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Riverside was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 1998, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $19M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 15, 1998 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52327 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (9 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Riverside, IA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $123K in property damage.
Yes, Riverside (ZIP 52327) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2016.
Riverside has 20 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 $9.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52327 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 29, 1998. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.9M in property damage in the Riverside, IA area (ZIP 52327). 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 →