Stella, NE (ZIP 68442) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Stella is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Stella has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $16K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Stella has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 1999.
Stella 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Stella has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $825K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stella was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Oct 22, 1996), causing $830K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68442 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), severe wind events (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stella, NE, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Stella (ZIP 68442) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $825K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Stella has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $37.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68442 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.7M in property damage in the Stella, NE area (ZIP 68442). 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 →