ZIP code 50561, covering Lytton, IA, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 blizzards, 38 floods, and 36 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Lytton is blizzards, with 41 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 22 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 26, 2015.
There have been 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (58%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Lytton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 1989.
Lytton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $137K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
Lytton 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 Lytton was 1.5" Hail on Aug 9, 2009, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 26, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50561 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), floods (38 events), hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lytton, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lytton (ZIP 50561) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 14, 2015.
Lytton has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50561 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 9, 2009. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.1M in property damage in the Lytton, IA area (ZIP 50561). 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 →