Ladora, IA (ZIP 52251) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 35 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $84K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2024.
Ladora has experienced 10 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2011.
Ladora has experienced 9 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 $921K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 3, 2008.
Ladora has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Ladora has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 17, 2017.
Ladora has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ladora was Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $890K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 22, 2007), causing $750K in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($747K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52251 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), wildfires (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ladora, IA, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $84K in property damage.
Yes, Ladora (ZIP 52251) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Ladora has 10 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52251 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $890K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Ladora, IA area (ZIP 52251). 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 →