Federal records document 152 natural disaster events in the Sioux City, IA area (ZIP 51106). These include 122 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $295.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (122 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Sioux City has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $255.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Sioux City has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $145K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2020.
Sioux City has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2019.
Sioux City has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sioux City was EF4 Tornado on Jul 28, 1986, which caused $250M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 16, 1996), causing $22.5M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 16, 1996 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51106 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (122 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sioux City, IA, with 122 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.9M in property damage.
Yes, Sioux City (ZIP 51106) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2019.
Sioux City 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 $255.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51106 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 $295.9M in property damage in the Sioux City, IA area (ZIP 51106). 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 →