Luzerne, IA (ZIP 52257) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 32 recorded incidents (45% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2010.
Luzerne has experienced 8 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2008.
Luzerne has experienced 6 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 $775.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Luzerne has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Luzerne has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luzerne was Ice Storm on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (May 3, 2005), causing $759K in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2008 also caused significant damage ($747K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52257 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), wildfires (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luzerne, IA, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23K in property damage.
Yes, Luzerne (ZIP 52257) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2010.
Luzerne has 6 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 $775.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52257 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Luzerne, IA area (ZIP 52257). 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 →