Federal records document 83 natural disaster events in the Sloan, IA area (ZIP 51055). These include 60 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $272.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (60 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
Sloan has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $19.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Sloan has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Sloan has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2016.
Sloan has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 17, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sloan was EF4 Tornado on Jul 28, 1986, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $6.8M in damages. Flood on Aug 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51055 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sloan, IA, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Sloan (ZIP 51055) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Sloan has 8 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 $252.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51055 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 28, 1986. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $272.7M in property damage in the Sloan, IA area (ZIP 51055). 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 →