Federal records document 153 natural disaster events in the Davenport, IA area (ZIP 52801). These include 105 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 105 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (79%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Davenport has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. 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 $752.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Davenport 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 $6K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 8, 2008.
Davenport has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 18, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Davenport was Flood on May 21, 2003, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $495K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52801 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Davenport, IA, with 105 events documented.
Yes, Davenport (ZIP 52801) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Davenport 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 $752.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52801 was Flood, which occurred on May 21, 2003. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4M in property damage in the Davenport, IA area (ZIP 52801). 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 →