Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Rulo, NE area (ZIP 68431). These include 46 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M.
With 46 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Jul 10, 2024.
Rulo has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $598K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2019.
Rulo has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2008.
Rulo has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
Rulo 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rulo was 91 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 30, 2024, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68431 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rulo, NE, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Rulo (ZIP 68431) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $598K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2019.
Rulo has 6 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 $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68431 was 91 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Oct 30, 2024. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Rulo, NE area (ZIP 68431). 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 →