ZIP code 68402, covering Malcolm, NE, has 130 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 86 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 66% of all recorded events (86 total). Of these, 3 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Malcolm has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2014.
Malcolm has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $800K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Malcolm has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $16.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Malcolm has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Malcolm was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $16.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 12, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 25, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68402 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malcolm, NE, with 86 events documented.
Yes, Malcolm (ZIP 68402) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $800K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Malcolm has 8 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68402 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $16.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.9M in property damage in the Malcolm, NE area (ZIP 68402). 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 →