ZIP code 52769, covering Stockton, IA, has 85 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.4M. A total of 43 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Stockton is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 39% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $74K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (22%) 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 $56.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $347K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Stockton 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.
Stockton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Stockton 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 Stockton 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. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($9.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52769 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stockton, IA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $74K in property damage.
Yes, Stockton (ZIP 52769) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2011.
Stockton has 23 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 $56.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52769 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 $68.4M in property damage in the Stockton, IA area (ZIP 52769). 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 →