Bancroft, NE (ZIP 68004) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 52 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Bancroft has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $762K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2014.
Bancroft has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Bancroft has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 9, 2009.
Bancroft has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bancroft was Flood on Aug 4, 1996, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 20, 1996), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68004 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bancroft, NE, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Bancroft (ZIP 68004) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $762K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2014.
Bancroft has 13 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68004 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 4, 1996. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.3M in property damage in the Bancroft, NE area (ZIP 68004). 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 →