ZIP code 68333, covering Crete, NE, has 161 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 99 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $142.5M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (99 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (42%) 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 $107.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $28.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Crete has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 22, 2025.
Crete has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crete was Flood on May 6, 2015, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 15, 1992), causing $25M in damages. Flood on May 7, 2015 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68333 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (10 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crete, NE, with 99 events documented.
Yes, Crete (ZIP 68333) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $107.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Crete has 17 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 $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68333 was Flood, which occurred on May 6, 2015. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $142.5M in property damage in the Crete, NE area (ZIP 68333). 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 →