With 209 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 52804 in Davenport, IA has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 131 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $21M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 131 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $129K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (91%) 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 $12.7M 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 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $218K 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 Jul 29, 2025.
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 Jun 1, 2008, which caused $9.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 9, 1995), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1974 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52804 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (21 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Davenport, IA, with 131 events documented. These events have caused a combined $129K in property damage.
Yes, Davenport (ZIP 52804) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Davenport has 27 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52804 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $9.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21M in property damage in the Davenport, IA area (ZIP 52804). 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 →