Avoca, NE (ZIP 68307) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (9%) 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.
Avoca has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Avoca has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $610K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2010.
Avoca has experienced 4 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Avoca has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Avoca was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 12, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68307 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and tornadoes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Avoca, NE, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Avoca (ZIP 68307) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $610K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2010.
Avoca has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68307 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Avoca, NE area (ZIP 68307). 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 →