Hooper, NE (ZIP 68031) has experienced 133 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 93 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 40 injuries.
With 93 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Hooper has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Hooper has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Hooper has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 22, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hooper was 2.8" Hail on Jun 20, 1996, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 20, 1996), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Aug 4, 1996 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68031 has experienced 133 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hooper, NE, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32M in property damage.
Yes, Hooper (ZIP 68031) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Hooper has 15 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68031 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 1996. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.1M in property damage in the Hooper, NE area (ZIP 68031). 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 →