ZIP code 68531, covering this area, , has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (70 total). 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
this area 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.
this area has experienced 4 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
this area 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.
this area 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 this area was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $16.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 12, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. 83 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1.4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68531 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 70 events documented.
Yes, this area (ZIP 68531) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 30, 2014.
this area has 4 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68531 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 $20.4M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 68531). 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 →