Swanton, NE (ZIP 68445) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 51 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Swanton is hailstorms, with 51 recorded events making up 80% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 22, 2024.
Swanton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $156K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
Swanton has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2014.
Swanton has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 1998.
Swanton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 29, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swanton was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Jun 6, 2009), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68445 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swanton, NE, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Swanton (ZIP 68445) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $156K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
Swanton has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68445 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Swanton, NE area (ZIP 68445). 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 →