Lime Springs, IA (ZIP 52155) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
With 29 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $292K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 26, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Lime Springs has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $711K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Lime Springs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 27, 2019.
Lime Springs has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2007.
Lime Springs has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lime Springs was EF4 Tornado on May 10, 1953, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 27, 2019), causing $1.3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 22, 2011 also caused significant damage ($525K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52155 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (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 Lime Springs, IA, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $292K in property damage.
Yes, Lime Springs (ZIP 52155) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $711K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Lime Springs has 11 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52155 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 1953. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Lime Springs, IA area (ZIP 52155). 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 →