ZIP code 52151, covering Lansing, IA, has 91 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $43M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lansing is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (64%) 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 $41.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Lansing has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $47.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 23, 2016.
Lansing has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 5, 2024.
Lansing has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $71K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 19, 2013.
Lansing has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Heat-related events have caused a combined $22K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lansing was Flash Flood on Aug 18, 2007, which caused $20.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 22, 2013), causing $6.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Sep 22, 2016 also caused significant damage ($5.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52151 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (36 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lansing, IA, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Lansing (ZIP 52151) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Lansing has 3 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 $585K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 5, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52151 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 18, 2007. This event caused $20.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43M in property damage in the Lansing, IA area (ZIP 52151). 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 →