Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Lowden, IA area (ZIP 52255). These include 36 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lowden is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 28, 2017.
Lowden has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Lowden 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 $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lowden was EF4 Tornado on Apr 11, 1965, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 13, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 22, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52255 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowden, IA, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Lowden (ZIP 52255) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 29, 2016.
Lowden has 13 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52255 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 11, 1965. 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 $15.5M in property damage in the Lowden, IA area (ZIP 52255). 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 →