ZIP code 68315, covering Belvidere, NE, has 132 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 93 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 83 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 70% of all recorded events (93 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2004.
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.
Belvidere has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2018.
Belvidere has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Belvidere 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 Belvidere was Flash Flood on May 27, 2016, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Aug 20, 2021), causing $3.1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 7, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68315 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belvidere, NE, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.6M in property damage.
Yes, Belvidere (ZIP 68315) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2018.
Belvidere has 13 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 $11.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68315 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 27, 2016. This event caused $5.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.1M in property damage in the Belvidere, NE area (ZIP 68315). 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 →