ZIP code 52730, covering Camanche, IA, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Camanche is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. 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 $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2020.
Camanche has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Camanche 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 $265K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Camanche has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Camanche 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 $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Camanche was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $4.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 10, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52730 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Camanche, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $160K in property damage.
Yes, Camanche (ZIP 52730) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 18, 2011.
Camanche 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52730 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $4.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Camanche, IA area (ZIP 52730). 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 →