Bettendorf, IA (ZIP 52722) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 224 natural disaster events on record. These include 142 hailstorms, 34 severe wind events, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (142 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $177K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $221K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (65%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Bettendorf 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 $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Bettendorf has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 $495K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bettendorf was Flash Flood on May 13, 2010, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 21, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52722 has experienced 224 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (142 events), severe wind events (34 events), floods (20 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bettendorf, IA, with 142 events documented. These events have caused a combined $177K in property damage.
Yes, Bettendorf (ZIP 52722) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Bettendorf has 20 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52722 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 13, 2010. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Bettendorf, IA area (ZIP 52722). 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 →