Federal records document 150 natural disaster events in the Solon, IA area (ZIP 52333). These include 98 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 35 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Solon is hailstorms, with 98 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $40.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Solon has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Solon 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.
Solon 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 Solon 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. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52333 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (98 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (9 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Solon, IA, with 98 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40.7M in property damage.
Yes, Solon (ZIP 52333) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 27, 2016.
Solon has 15 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 $13.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52333 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 $62.7M in property damage in the Solon, IA area (ZIP 52333). 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 →