ZIP code 52748, covering Eldridge, IA, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 85 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.8M. A total of 41 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Eldridge is hailstorms, with 85 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (6%) 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 $282K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Eldridge has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $708K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Eldridge has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2010.
Eldridge has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 4, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eldridge was EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 10, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52748 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eldridge, IA, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $282K in property damage.
Yes, Eldridge (ZIP 52748) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2010.
Eldridge has 11 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52748 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.8M in property damage in the Eldridge, IA area (ZIP 52748). 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 →