ZIP code 50861, covering Shannon City, IA, has 98 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 blizzards, 29 hailstorms, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 41 recorded incidents (42% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 25 (61%) 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 29 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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 $446K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Shannon City has experienced 10 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Shannon City 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.
Shannon City has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shannon City was EF2 Tornado on Jun 1, 2010, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 26, 1997), causing $3.2M 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 50861 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (41 events), hailstorms (29 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shannon City, IA, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5M in property damage.
Yes, Shannon City (ZIP 50861) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 28, 2016.
Shannon City has 10 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 50861 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 2010. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.3M in property damage in the Shannon City, IA area (ZIP 50861). 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 →