Keokuk, IA (ZIP 52632) has experienced 115 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Keokuk is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $135.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 12 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 $18M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (100%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
Keokuk 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $247K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 24, 2007.
Keokuk 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 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Keokuk was EF3 Tornado on Apr 8, 1999, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 18, 2003), causing $3.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 21, 1981 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52632 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Keokuk, IA, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135.5K in property damage.
Yes, Keokuk (ZIP 52632) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
Keokuk has 12 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 $18M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52632 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1999. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27M in property damage in the Keokuk, IA area (ZIP 52632). 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 →