Federal records document 165 natural disaster events in the Blair, NE area (ZIP 68008). These include 121 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (121 total). Of these, 9 (7%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (69%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Blair has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Blair has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 27, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blair was 2.8" Hail on May 22, 2004, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 1, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jul 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68008 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzard (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blair, NE, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Blair (ZIP 68008) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Blair has 12 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68008 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 22, 2004. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.7M in property damage in the Blair, NE area (ZIP 68008). 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 →