With 207 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 68137 in Millard, NE has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 168 hailstorms, 17 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $264.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 178 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (168 total). Of these, 7 (4%) 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 24, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Millard has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $255.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2016.
Millard has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $608K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Millard 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.
Millard 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 Millard was EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1975, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $8.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68137 has experienced 207 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (168 events), severe wind events (17 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Millard, NE, with 168 events documented.
Yes, Millard (ZIP 68137) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $608K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Millard has 10 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 $255.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68137 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 $264.3M in property damage in the Millard, NE area (ZIP 68137). 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 →