ZIP code 68624, covering Bellwood, NE, has 144 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 113 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.5M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bellwood is hailstorms, with 113 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (5%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $410K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Bellwood has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2018.
Bellwood has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Bellwood has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bellwood was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 15, 1999), causing $7.5M in damages. 2" Hail on Jun 20, 1996 also caused significant damage ($6.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68624 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (113 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bellwood, NE, with 113 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.5M in property damage.
Yes, Bellwood (ZIP 68624) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2018.
Bellwood has 11 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 $25.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68624 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 $47.5M in property damage in the Bellwood, NE area (ZIP 68624). 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 →