ZIP code 68303, covering Alexandria, NE, has 137 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 99 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 91 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (99 total). 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2016.
Alexandria has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2014.
Alexandria has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Alexandria has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alexandria was EF2 Tornado on May 22, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 7, 2015), causing $5.3M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Aug 20, 2021 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68303 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alexandria, NE, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.7M in property damage.
Yes, Alexandria (ZIP 68303) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2016.
Alexandria has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68303 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.6M in property damage in the Alexandria, NE area (ZIP 68303). 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 →