Federal records document 87 natural disaster events in the Pickrell, NE area (ZIP 68422). These include 65 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $106.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 38 injuries.
With 65 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (8%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Pickrell has experienced 7 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 $101.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
Pickrell has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2017.
Pickrell has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Pickrell has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pickrell was EF4 Tornado on May 22, 2004, which caused $100M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $2.1M in damages. Flood on May 7, 2015 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68422 has experienced 87 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pickrell, NE, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $90K in property damage.
Yes, Pickrell (ZIP 68422) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Pickrell has 7 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 $101.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68422 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2004. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $106.4M in property damage in the Pickrell, NE area (ZIP 68422). 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 →