ZIP code 68381, covering Liberty, NE, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 40 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (40 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Liberty has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $450.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Liberty has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2004.
Liberty has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Liberty has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Liberty was Winter Storm on Oct 22, 1996, which caused $670K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 3, 1958), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68381 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Liberty, NE, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Liberty (ZIP 68381) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $450.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Liberty has 3 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68381 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Oct 22, 1996. This event caused $670K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Liberty, NE area (ZIP 68381). 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 →