Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Luther, IA area (ZIP 50152). These include 47 blizzards, 21 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.5M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Luther is blizzards, with 47 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 24 (51%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 21 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. 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 $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $990.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Luther has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2020.
Luther 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.
Luther has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luther was EF5 Tornado on Jun 13, 1976, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50152 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (47 events), hailstorms (21 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luther, IA, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.7M in property damage.
Yes, Luther (ZIP 50152) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $990.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Luther has 2 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50152 was EF5 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 13, 1976. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.5M in property damage in the Luther, IA area (ZIP 50152). 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 →