Benedict, NE (ZIP 68316) has experienced 90 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 54 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 54 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $36.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $18M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Benedict has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2014.
Benedict has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Benedict has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benedict was EF2 Tornado on Jun 22, 2003, which caused $11M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 23, 2003), causing $6M in damages. 1.2" Hail on Aug 6, 2018 also caused significant damage ($5.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68316 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benedict, NE, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.1M in property damage.
Yes, Benedict (ZIP 68316) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2014.
Benedict has 13 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 $18M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68316 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 22, 2003. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $65M in property damage in the Benedict, NE area (ZIP 68316). 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 →