South Bend, NE (ZIP 68058) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 31 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
South Bend has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
South Bend has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
South Bend has experienced 4 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for South Bend was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 31, 2024, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $3.2M in damages. Flood on May 7, 2015 also caused significant damage ($520K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68058 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Bend, NE, with 31 events documented.
Yes, South Bend (ZIP 68058) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
South Bend has 6 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68058 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 31, 2024. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.9M in property damage in the South Bend, NE area (ZIP 68058). 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 →