Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Sioux Center, IA area (ZIP 51250). These include 78 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (78 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $792K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Sioux Center has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2014.
Sioux Center has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 14, 2021.
Sioux Center has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sioux Center was Winter Storm on Apr 9, 2013, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 11, 2014), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 5, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51250 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sioux Center, IA, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Sioux Center (ZIP 51250) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2023.
Sioux Center has 9 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 $8.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51250 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 $26.1M in property damage in the Sioux Center, IA area (ZIP 51250). 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 →