Federal records document 181 natural disaster events in the Cedar Rapids, IA area (ZIP 52411). These include 133 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 216 injuries.
With 133 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% 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 $130K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 25, 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 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $2.2M 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 Flood on Sep 26, 2016, which caused $2.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 20, 2003), causing $2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 10, 2003 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52411 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (133 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar Rapids, IA, with 133 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Cedar Rapids (ZIP 52411) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Cedar Rapids has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 25, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52411 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 26, 2016. This event caused $2.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Cedar Rapids, IA area (ZIP 52411). 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 →