ZIP code 52073, covering Sherrill, IA, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.3M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Sherrill is hailstorms, with 61 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (64%) 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 $25M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $128.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Sherrill has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $28K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 5, 2006.
Sherrill has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Sherrill has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $24.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sherrill was 1.8" Hail on Jul 24, 2009, which caused $9.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2017), causing $7.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2011 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52073 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sherrill, IA, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Sherrill (ZIP 52073) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
Sherrill has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52073 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 24, 2009. This event caused $9.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.3M in property damage in the Sherrill, IA area (ZIP 52073). 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 →