ZIP code 51452, covering Lidderdale, IA, has 106 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 floods, 38 blizzards, and 15 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.9M.
With 40 recorded incidents (38% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 27 (68%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 6, 2015.
There have been 38 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $97K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
Lidderdale has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Lidderdale 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.
Lidderdale has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lidderdale was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 10, 2002, which caused $20.1M 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 51452 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (40 events), blizzards (38 events), hailstorms (15 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lidderdale, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.8M in property damage.
Yes, Lidderdale (ZIP 51452) has 40 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 6, 2015.
Lidderdale has 2 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 1976.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51452 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 10, 2002. This event caused $20.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.9M in property damage in the Lidderdale, IA area (ZIP 51452). 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 →