Beatrice, NE (ZIP 68310) has experienced 188 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 142 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.5M. A total of 25 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 142 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 11 (8%) 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 $561K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $19.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2013.
Beatrice has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Beatrice has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beatrice was EF2 Tornado on May 8, 1996, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 15, 2006), causing $4.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68310 has experienced 188 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (142 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beatrice, NE, with 142 events documented. These events have caused a combined $561K in property damage.
Yes, Beatrice (ZIP 68310) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Beatrice has 15 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 $19.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68310 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1996. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.5M in property damage in the Beatrice, NE area (ZIP 68310). 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 →