Federal records document 114 natural disaster events in the Walton, NE area (ZIP 68461). These include 85 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 48 injuries.
With 85 recorded incidents (75% 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 May 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Walton has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Walton has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $16.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Walton has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Walton has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Walton was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $16.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 9, 2016), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68461 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Walton, NE, with 85 events documented.
Yes, Walton (ZIP 68461) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2016.
Walton has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68461 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $16.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.1M in property damage in the Walton, NE area (ZIP 68461). 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 →