ZIP code 68318, covering Blue Springs, NE, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M. A total of 10 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (57 total). Of these, 5 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 25, 2024.
Blue Springs has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2006.
Blue Springs 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.
Blue Springs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2018.
Blue Springs has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Springs was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2006, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $2.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68318 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Springs, NE, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Yes, Blue Springs (ZIP 68318) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Blue Springs has 10 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68318 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2006. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Blue Springs, NE area (ZIP 68318). 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 →