Federal records document 90 natural disaster events in the Long Grove, IA area (ZIP 52756). These include 50 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.8M. A total of 42 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 50 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 27, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 11, 2020.
Long Grove has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Long Grove 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.
Long Grove has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2017.
Long Grove 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 Long Grove was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $4.4M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 13, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 10, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52756 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (10 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 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Long Grove, IA, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Long Grove (ZIP 52756) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2017.
Long Grove has 10 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52756 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 $10.8M in property damage in the Long Grove, IA area (ZIP 52756). 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 →