Sutton, NE (ZIP 68979) has experienced 197 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 137 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $162.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (137 total). 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 $53M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (20%) 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 $71.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2019.
Sutton has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Sutton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sutton was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2022 also caused significant damage ($17M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68979 has experienced 197 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sutton, NE, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53M in property damage.
Yes, Sutton (ZIP 68979) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2019.
Sutton has 20 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 $71.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68979 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 $162.8M in property damage in the Sutton, NE area (ZIP 68979). 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 →