Shellsburg, IA (ZIP 52332) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $760.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 204 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Wind-related events have caused a combined $655K 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 11, 2025.
Shellsburg has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 11, 2025.
Shellsburg has experienced 8 blizzards 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 2008.
Shellsburg 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 $752.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Shellsburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $759K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on May 3, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shellsburg was Flood on Jun 1, 2008, which caused $750M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 28, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Sep 26, 2016 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 52332 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shellsburg, IA, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Shellsburg (ZIP 52332) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $752.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2016.
Shellsburg 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 11, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 52332 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2008. This event caused $750M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $760.6M in property damage in the Shellsburg, IA area (ZIP 52332). 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 →