Davenport, IA (ZIP 52806) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 209 natural disaster events on record. These include 137 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (137 total). 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 $234K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M 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.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (89%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Davenport 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.
Davenport 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 Davenport was EF3 Tornado on May 13, 1974, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 10, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52806 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), severe wind events (24 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (8 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Davenport, IA, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $234K in property damage.
Yes, Davenport (ZIP 52806) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 1, 2019.
Davenport has 19 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52806 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 13, 1974. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Davenport, IA area (ZIP 52806). 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 →