Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Lanesboro, IA area (ZIP 51451). These include 38 blizzards, 29 floods, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.9M.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (38 total). Of these, 19 (50%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 38% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (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 Jun 12, 2010.
Lanesboro has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $43K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2010.
Lanesboro 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.
Lanesboro 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.
Lanesboro has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lanesboro 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. Ice Storm on Jan 20, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51451 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (38 events), floods (29 events), hailstorms (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lanesboro, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.3M in property damage.
Yes, Lanesboro (ZIP 51451) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Lanesboro has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51451 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 $32.9M in property damage in the Lanesboro, IA area (ZIP 51451). 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 →