Craig, NE (ZIP 68019) has experienced 87 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Craig has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Craig 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $44K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2018.
Craig 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Craig was EF1 Tornado on Mar 22, 2011, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 28, 1991), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68019 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Craig, NE, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Craig (ZIP 68019) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $44K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2018.
Craig has 11 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68019 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 22, 2011. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Craig, NE area (ZIP 68019). 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 →