Federal records document 140 natural disaster events in the Toledo, IA area (ZIP 52342). These include 45 blizzards, 39 hailstorms, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.9M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 32% of all recorded events (45 total). Of these, 21 (47%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 39 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. 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 $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (58%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2010.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Toledo has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2004.
Toledo has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Toledo was Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52342 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (45 events), hailstorms (39 events), floods (26 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Toledo, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.9M in property damage.
Yes, Toledo (ZIP 52342) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2010.
Toledo has 10 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52342 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 26, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.9M in property damage in the Toledo, IA area (ZIP 52342). 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 →