Roca, NE (ZIP 68430) has experienced 125 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 93 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $116.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Roca is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 74% 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 5/5 (extreme). 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. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $330.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Roca has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Roca 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.
Roca has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $100.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Roca 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 Roca was Flood on May 6, 2015, which caused $100M 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 68430 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roca, NE, with 93 events documented.
Yes, Roca (ZIP 68430) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2017.
Roca has 14 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 $330.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68430 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 $116.8M in property damage in the Roca, NE area (ZIP 68430). 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 →