Federal records document 199 natural disaster events in the Seward, NE area (ZIP 68434). These include 150 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
With 150 recorded incidents (75% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $393K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Seward has experienced 3 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 7, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seward was EF3 Tornado on Jun 15, 1992, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 10, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 25, 1957 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68434 has experienced 199 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (150 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (11 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 Seward, NE, with 150 events documented.
Yes, Seward (ZIP 68434) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $393K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Seward has 22 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 $11.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68434 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 15, 1992. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the Seward, NE area (ZIP 68434). 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 →