Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Pender, NE area (ZIP 68047). These include 61 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (61 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 Jul 30, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Pender has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $122K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Pender has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Pender has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 21, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pender was EF4 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 16, 2014), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68047 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), 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 Pender, NE, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Pender (ZIP 68047) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $122K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Pender has 16 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68047 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 2014. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Pender, NE area (ZIP 68047). 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 →