Federal records document 159 natural disaster events in the Cedar, IA area (ZIP 52543). These include 74 floods, 37 blizzards, and 23 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $114.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 80 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (74 total). Of these, 57 (77%) 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 $35.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
There have been 37 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (62%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $357K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Cedar has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2015.
Cedar has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $46.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cedar was Frost/Freeze on Sep 14, 1996, which caused $42M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 7, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52543 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (74 events), blizzards (37 events), hailstorms (23 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar, IA, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $35.9M in property damage.
Yes, Cedar (ZIP 52543) has 74 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Cedar has 7 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 $25.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52543 was Frost/Freeze, which occurred on Sep 14, 1996. This event caused $42M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $114.1M in property damage in the Cedar, IA area (ZIP 52543). 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 →