Peru, NE (ZIP 68421) has experienced 151 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 100 hailstorms, 33 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Peru is hailstorms, with 100 recorded events making up 66% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
There have been 33 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (27%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Peru has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 2006.
Peru has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Peru 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Peru has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 17, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peru was Flood on Sep 1, 2011, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 1, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Oct 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($670K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68421 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (100 events), floods (33 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peru, NE, with 100 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Peru (ZIP 68421) has 33 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Peru has 8 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68421 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 1, 2011. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Peru, NE area (ZIP 68421). 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 →