Plano, IA (ZIP 52581) has experienced 152 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 floods, 36 hailstorms, and 35 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.6M. A total of 62 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 62 recorded incidents (41% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 44 (71%) 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 $23.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2019.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% 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 $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 35 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (54%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $28.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Plano has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 5, 2010.
Plano 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 Plano was EF4 Tornado on Jun 7, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52581 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (62 events), hailstorms (36 events), blizzards (35 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Plano, IA, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.5M in property damage.
Yes, Plano (ZIP 52581) has 62 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2019.
Plano has 11 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 $28.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52581 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 7, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.6M in property damage in the Plano, IA area (ZIP 52581). 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 →