Staplehurst, NE (ZIP 68439) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 47 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Staplehurst is hailstorms, with 47 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Staplehurst has experienced 8 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 $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Staplehurst 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.
Staplehurst has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Staplehurst was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $2.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68439 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Staplehurst, NE, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Staplehurst (ZIP 68439) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $180K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Staplehurst has 8 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68439 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5M in property damage in the Staplehurst, NE area (ZIP 68439). 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 →