ZIP code 51449, covering Lake City, IA, has 133 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 blizzards, 41 hailstorms, and 37 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Lake City is blizzards, with 41 recorded events making up 31% 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 41 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (59%) 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 $22.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Lake City has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Lake City 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.
Lake City has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $465K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake City was Flood on Jun 12, 2010, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Aug 9, 2009), causing $15M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jul 14, 2021 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51449 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), hailstorms (41 events), floods (37 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake City, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lake City (ZIP 51449) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Lake City has 7 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51449 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 $50.9M in property damage in the Lake City, IA area (ZIP 51449). 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 →