With 342 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 69361 in Scottsbluff, NE has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 297 hailstorms, 23 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $128.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 74 injuries.
With 297 recorded incidents (87% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (1%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $119.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 2023.
Scottsbluff has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Scottsbluff has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2009.
Scottsbluff has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scottsbluff was 2.8" Hail on Jun 27, 1999, which caused $57M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jul 4, 2001), causing $50M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2023 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69361 has experienced 342 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (297 events), severe wind events (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scottsbluff, NE, with 297 events documented. These events have caused a combined $119.2M in property damage.
Yes, Scottsbluff (ZIP 69361) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2009.
Scottsbluff has 14 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69361 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 27, 1999. This event caused $57M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $128.6M in property damage in the Scottsbluff, NE area (ZIP 69361). 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 →