Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Sterling, NE area (ZIP 68443). These include 70 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (72% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Sterling has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Sterling has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Sterling has experienced 2 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 $550K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sterling was EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Oct 22, 1996), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68443 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sterling, NE, with 70 events documented.
Yes, Sterling (ZIP 68443) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Sterling has 16 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68443 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 26, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Sterling, NE area (ZIP 68443). 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 →