Shelby, IA (ZIP 51570) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 42 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $6.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2024.
Shelby has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2021.
Shelby has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Shelby has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelby was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 26, 1987), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 26, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51570 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelby, IA, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Shelby (ZIP 51570) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Shelby has 14 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 $6.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51570 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the Shelby, IA area (ZIP 51570). 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 →