Lohrville, IA (ZIP 51453) has experienced 131 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 blizzards, 38 hailstorms, and 33 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lohrville 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 38 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (67%) 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 $22.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Lohrville 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.
Lohrville 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 Lohrville 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 51453 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), hailstorms (38 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (14 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 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lohrville, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lohrville (ZIP 51453) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Lohrville has 14 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51453 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 $34.2M in property damage in the Lohrville, IA area (ZIP 51453). 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 →