Federal records document 189 natural disaster events in the De Witt, NE area (ZIP 68341). These include 141 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $240.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 47 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for De Witt is hailstorms, with 141 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (5%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (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 $102.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
De Witt has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $133.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2008.
De Witt 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 De Witt was Flood on May 6, 2015, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 22, 2004), causing $100M in damages. EF4 Tornado on May 22, 2004 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68341 has experienced 189 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), floods (19 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (9 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in De Witt, NE, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, De Witt (ZIP 68341) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $102.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
De Witt has 9 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 $133.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68341 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 $240.1M in property damage in the De Witt, NE area (ZIP 68341). 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 →