ZIP code 68327, covering Chester, NE, has 113 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (74 total). Of these, 2 (3%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% 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.
Chester 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 19, 2018.
Chester has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Chester 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 Chester was 3" Hail on Sep 10, 2015, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Sep 10, 2015), causing $3.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 8, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68327 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chester, NE, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.4M in property damage.
Yes, Chester (ZIP 68327) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2018.
Chester has 15 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68327 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Sep 10, 2015. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.1M in property damage in the Chester, NE area (ZIP 68327). 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 →