ZIP code 52601, covering Burlington, IA, has 175 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 105 hailstorms, 29 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.3M. A total of 36 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (105 total). Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 18, 2017.
Burlington has experienced 7 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2009.
Burlington 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 $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burlington was 2.8" Hail on May 8, 2003, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (May 8, 2003), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52601 has experienced 175 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), severe wind events (29 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burlington, IA, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.4M in property damage.
Yes, Burlington (ZIP 52601) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 18, 2017.
Burlington has 18 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52601 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 8, 2003. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.3M in property damage in the Burlington, IA area (ZIP 52601). 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 →