Lincoln, IA (ZIP 50652) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 blizzards, 21 floods, and 12 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Lincoln is blizzards, with 46 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 20 (43%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (81%) 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 $22.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Lincoln has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 1979.
Lincoln 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.
Lincoln 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 Lincoln was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Oct 10, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Apr 11, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50652 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (46 events), floods (21 events), hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, IA, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 50652) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 15, 2019.
Lincoln has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50652 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 $29.1M in property damage in the Lincoln, IA area (ZIP 50652). 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 →