Lone Tree, IA (ZIP 52755) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $57M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $32.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $23.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2016.
Lone Tree has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2008.
Lone Tree has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Lone Tree has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $247.5K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lone Tree was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2008), causing $19M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 15, 1998 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52755 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and extreme cold events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lone Tree, IA, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $115K in property damage.
Yes, Lone Tree (ZIP 52755) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2016.
Lone Tree has 22 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 $32.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52755 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $57M in property damage in the Lone Tree, IA area (ZIP 52755). 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 →