Sheldon, IA (ZIP 51201) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 76 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Sheldon has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $8.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Sheldon has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $10.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheldon was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 13, 2004), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2019 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51201 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheldon, IA, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.3M in property damage.
Yes, Sheldon (ZIP 51201) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Sheldon has 11 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 16, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51201 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Apr 9, 2013. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.9M in property damage in the Sheldon, IA area (ZIP 51201). 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 →