Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 68362 in Gilead, NE. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Gilead is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 30% 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.
Gilead has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2003.
Gilead has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2008.
Gilead has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Gilead 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 Gilead was 1.5" Hail on Aug 20, 2021, which caused $3.1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 29, 2008), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on Sep 11, 2003 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68362 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilead, NE, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Gilead (ZIP 68362) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2003.
Gilead has 2 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68362 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 20, 2021. This event caused $3.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Gilead, NE area (ZIP 68362). 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 →