Cedar Rapids, IA (ZIP 52404) has experienced 197 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 141 hailstorms, 25 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.1M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 225 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cedar Rapids is hailstorms, with 141 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% 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 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 3, 2018.
Cedar Rapids 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 13, 2009.
Cedar Rapids has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $4.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Cedar Rapids has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 18, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cedar Rapids was 1.8" Hail on May 10, 2003, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 26, 2016), causing $2.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 20, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52404 has experienced 197 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), severe wind events (25 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (9 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Cedar Rapids (ZIP 52404) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Cedar Rapids has 11 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 3, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52404 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on May 10, 2003. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.1M in property damage in the Cedar Rapids, IA area (ZIP 52404). 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 →