Federal records document 150 natural disaster events in the Lorimor, IA area (ZIP 50149). These include 58 hailstorms, 41 blizzards, and 34 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $108.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $405K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (61%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (65%) 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 $22.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 24, 2016.
Lorimor has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $75.5M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 2022.
Lorimor has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2012.
Lorimor has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lorimor was EF4 Tornado on Mar 5, 2022, which caused $75M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 26, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50149 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), blizzards (41 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lorimor, IA, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $405K in property damage.
Yes, Lorimor (ZIP 50149) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 24, 2016.
Lorimor has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $75.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50149 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 5, 2022. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $108.5M in property damage in the Lorimor, IA area (ZIP 50149). 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 →