ZIP code 68348, covering Elk Creek, NE, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (45 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
Elk Creek has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Elk Creek 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 $550K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2018.
Elk Creek has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elk Creek was EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 25, 2008), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Oct 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68348 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elk Creek, NE, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Elk Creek (ZIP 68348) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Elk Creek has 14 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68348 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Elk Creek, NE area (ZIP 68348). 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 →