Lost Nation, IA (ZIP 52254) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (100%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $191K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Lost Nation has experienced 5 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 $265K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
Lost Nation has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $495K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lost Nation was EF2 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 4, 1981), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($646K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52254 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lost Nation, IA, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Lost Nation (ZIP 52254) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Lost Nation has 12 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52254 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 22, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Lost Nation, IA area (ZIP 52254). 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 →