Palmyra, NE (ZIP 68418) has experienced 110 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 83 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.2M. A total of 11 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Palmyra is hailstorms, with 83 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 14, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Palmyra has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2023.
Palmyra 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Palmyra has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Palmyra was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $5.2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68418 has experienced 110 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (83 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Palmyra, NE, with 83 events documented.
Yes, Palmyra (ZIP 68418) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Palmyra has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $23.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68418 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29.2M in property damage in the Palmyra, NE area (ZIP 68418). 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 →