Deshler, NE (ZIP 68340) has experienced 119 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $54M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 76 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (7%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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.
Deshler has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Deshler has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Deshler 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 Deshler was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Sep 10, 2015), causing $6M in damages. 3" Hail on Sep 10, 2015 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68340 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Deshler, NE, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.8M in property damage.
Yes, Deshler (ZIP 68340) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Deshler 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68340 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 9, 2025. This event caused $27.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $54M in property damage in the Deshler, NE area (ZIP 68340). 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 →