ZIP code 52751, covering Grand Mound, IA, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Grand Mound is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 47% 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $60.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2017.
Grand Mound has experienced 10 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 May 21, 2024.
Grand Mound 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.
Grand Mound 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 Grand Mound was EF3 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 8, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52751 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grand Mound, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Grand Mound (ZIP 52751) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2017.
Grand Mound has 16 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 $60.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52751 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.7M in property damage in the Grand Mound, IA area (ZIP 52751). 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 →