Red Cloud, NE (ZIP 68970) has experienced 143 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 97 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.9M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (97 total). Of these, 4 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $38.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (100%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $33.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 27, 2016.
Red Cloud has experienced 10 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Red Cloud has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2014.
Red Cloud has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Red Cloud was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Sep 21, 2023), causing $15M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 7, 1993 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68970 has experienced 143 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Red Cloud, NE, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $38.9M in property damage.
Yes, Red Cloud (ZIP 68970) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2025.
Red Cloud has 13 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 $33.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 27, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68970 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.9M in property damage in the Red Cloud, NE area (ZIP 68970). 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 →