Panama, NE (ZIP 68419) has a moderate disaster history with 34 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 18 recorded incidents (53% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2020.
Panama 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.
Panama has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2009.
Panama 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.
Panama has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Panama has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Panama was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $16.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68419 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Panama, NE, with 18 events documented.
Panama has 4 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 $20M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68419 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 $36.4M in property damage in the Panama, NE area (ZIP 68419). 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 →