Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Cook, NE area (ZIP 68329). These include 74 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Cook is hailstorms, with 74 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Cook has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Cook has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $114K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Cook has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cook was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 10, 2025), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68329 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cook, NE, with 74 events documented.
Yes, Cook (ZIP 68329) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $114K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Cook has 11 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68329 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. 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 $8.1M in property damage in the Cook, NE area (ZIP 68329). 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 →