Federal records document 126 natural disaster events in the Valparaiso, NE area (ZIP 68065). These include 100 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (100 total). Of these, 6 (6%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Valparaiso has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $409K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Valparaiso has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2014.
Valparaiso has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 9, 2025), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68065 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valparaiso, NE, with 100 events documented.
Yes, Valparaiso (ZIP 68065) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $409K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Valparaiso has 7 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 $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68065 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Valparaiso, NE area (ZIP 68065). 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 →