Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Mc Cool Junction, NE area (ZIP 68401). These include 60 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $137M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $26.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $53.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
Mc Cool Junction has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $53.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Mc Cool Junction has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
Mc Cool Junction has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 22, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Cool Junction was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 11, 2014 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68401 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Cool Junction, NE, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.8M in property damage.
Mc Cool Junction has 18 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 $53.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68401 was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 14, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $137M in property damage in the Mc Cool Junction, NE area (ZIP 68401). 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 →