Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Brainard, NE area (ZIP 68626). These include 60 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 60 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Brainard has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Brainard has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
Brainard has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Brainard 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brainard was 2" Hail on Sep 24, 2007, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 19, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 29, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68626 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brainard, NE, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Brainard (ZIP 68626) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Brainard has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68626 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Sep 24, 2007. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.2M in property damage in the Brainard, NE area (ZIP 68626). 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 →