Saint Lucas, IA (ZIP 52166) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.3M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Lucas is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Saint Lucas has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $399.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2024.
Saint Lucas has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Saint Lucas has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 12, 1990.
Saint Lucas has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. Heat-related events have caused a combined $27K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 17, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Lucas was 1.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jul 24, 2009), causing $2.8M in damages. Flood on May 17, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52166 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Lucas, IA, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.1M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Lucas (ZIP 52166) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2021.
Saint Lucas 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 12, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52166 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.3M in property damage in the Saint Lucas, IA area (ZIP 52166). 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 →