ZIP code 50153, covering Lynnville, IA, has 154 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 floods, 40 blizzards, and 38 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 41 (73%) 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 $26.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (53%) 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 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $269K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
Lynnville has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 30, 2007.
Lynnville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Lynnville 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 Lynnville was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 30, 2007), causing $3.5M 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 50153 has experienced 154 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (56 events), blizzards (40 events), hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynnville, IA, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.9M in property damage.
Yes, Lynnville (ZIP 50153) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Lynnville has 9 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 $8.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 30, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50153 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 $45.5M in property damage in the Lynnville, IA area (ZIP 50153). 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 →