ZIP code 52154, covering Lawler, IA, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lawler is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $814.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (73%) 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 $21M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 1991.
Lawler has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 23, 2016.
Lawler has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 8, 2002.
Lawler has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $33K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawler was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2017, which caused $9.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jul 22, 2017), causing $5.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 28, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52154 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawler, IA, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $814.5K in property damage.
Yes, Lawler (ZIP 52154) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Lawler has 13 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52154 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2017. This event caused $9.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.9M in property damage in the Lawler, IA area (ZIP 52154). 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 →