Lucas, IA (ZIP 50151) has experienced 159 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 45 floods, and 39 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lucas is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 36% 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 $289K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 45 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 29 (64%) 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 $42.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
There have been 39 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (54%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
Lucas 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.
Lucas has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lucas was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. 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 50151 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), floods (45 events), blizzards (39 events), tornadoes (13 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lucas, IA, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $289K in property damage.
Yes, Lucas (ZIP 50151) has 45 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2015.
Lucas has 13 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50151 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 12, 2010. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.3M in property damage in the Lucas, IA area (ZIP 50151). 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 →