ZIP code 68339, covering Denton, NE, has 132 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (76 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (52%) 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 $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% 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 $27.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Denton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $16.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Denton has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Denton was EF3 Tornado on Jun 15, 1992, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $16.2M 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 68339 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Denton, NE, with 76 events documented.
Yes, Denton (ZIP 68339) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Denton 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68339 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 15, 1992. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.4M in property damage in the Denton, NE area (ZIP 68339). 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 →