Sheffield, IA (ZIP 50475) has experienced 184 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 78 hailstorms, 50 blizzards, and 33 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 78 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $651K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 50 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (44%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 1, 2015.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 25 (76%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Sheffield has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2018.
Sheffield has experienced 4 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 4 (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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 11, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheffield was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2017, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Frost/Freeze (Sep 15, 2011), causing $2.7M in damages. Frost/Freeze on Oct 10, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 50475 has experienced 184 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), blizzards (50 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheffield, IA, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $651K in property damage.
Yes, Sheffield (ZIP 50475) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2018.
Sheffield has 11 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 $5.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50475 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2017. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.1M in property damage in the Sheffield, IA area (ZIP 50475). 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 →