Federal records document 148 natural disaster events in the South Sioux City, NE area (ZIP 68776). These include 115 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $296.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
With 115 recorded incidents (78% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
South Sioux City has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $255.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
South 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.
South 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.
South 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 South 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 68776 has experienced 148 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (115 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (4 events), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in South Sioux City, NE, with 115 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.5M in property damage.
Yes, South Sioux City (ZIP 68776) 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.
South Sioux City has 8 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 $255.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68776 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 $296.4M in property damage in the South Sioux City, NE area (ZIP 68776). 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 →