ZIP code 68015, covering Cedar Bluffs, NE, has 186 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 141 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cedar Bluffs is hailstorms, with 141 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Cedar Bluffs has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cedar Bluffs was EF1 Tornado on Jul 3, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $2.1M in damages. Flood on Jun 22, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68015 has experienced 186 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), floods (16 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (12 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar Bluffs, NE, with 141 events documented.
Yes, Cedar Bluffs (ZIP 68015) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Cedar Bluffs has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68015 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 3, 1973. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Cedar Bluffs, NE area (ZIP 68015). 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 →