Federal records document 132 natural disaster events in the Martell, NE area (ZIP 68404). These include 96 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $226M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 73 injuries.
With 96 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. 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 $100.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Martell has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $101.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Martell has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Martell 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.
Martell 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 Martell was Flood on May 6, 2015, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 22, 2004), causing $100M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($16.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68404 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Martell, NE, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Martell (ZIP 68404) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Martell has 14 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 $100.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68404 was Flood, which occurred on May 6, 2015. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $226M in property damage in the Martell, NE area (ZIP 68404). 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 →