Federal records document 180 natural disaster events in the Springfield, NE area (ZIP 68059). These include 135 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $276.8M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 150 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (135 total). 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 Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $253M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Springfield has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $583K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Springfield has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Springfield has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springfield was EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1975, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 31, 2024), causing $15M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($8.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68059 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (135 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springfield, NE, with 135 events documented.
Yes, Springfield (ZIP 68059) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $583K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Springfield has 14 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 $253M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68059 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1975. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $276.8M in property damage in the Springfield, NE area (ZIP 68059). 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 →