Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 52156 in Luana, IA. These include 22 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $261K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
Luana 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.
Luana has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 25, 1965.
Luana 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 Luana was Flood on May 1, 2001, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 13, 2001), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 23, 2013 also caused significant damage ($900K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52156 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luana, IA, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $261K in property damage.
Yes, Luana (ZIP 52156) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 15, 2022.
Luana has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $500K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 25, 1965.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52156 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2001. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Luana, IA area (ZIP 52156). 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 →