Federal records document 149 natural disaster events in the Sully, IA area (ZIP 50251). These include 55 floods, 40 blizzards, and 37 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $162.9M. A total of 23 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Sully is floods, with 55 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 38 (69%) 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
There have been 40 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (53%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 37 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $321K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2024.
Sully has experienced 9 tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $126.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 19, 2018.
Sully has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 21, 2010.
Sully has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sully was EF3 Tornado on Jul 19, 2018, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $20M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 30, 2007 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50251 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (55 events), blizzards (40 events), hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sully, IA, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.5M in property damage.
Yes, Sully (ZIP 50251) has 55 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 9, 2018.
Sully has 9 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 $126.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 19, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50251 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 19, 2018. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $162.9M in property damage in the Sully, IA area (ZIP 50251). 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 →