Cantril, IA (ZIP 52542) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cantril is hailstorms, with 45 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. 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 $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (75%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
Cantril has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Cantril has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Cantril has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Cantril has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $189.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cantril was EF3 Tornado on Apr 16, 1967, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Sep 13, 2008), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52542 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cantril, IA, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Cantril (ZIP 52542) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 27, 2011.
Cantril has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52542 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 16, 1967. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Cantril, IA area (ZIP 52542). 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 →