Federal records document 130 natural disaster events in the Clarkson, NE area (ZIP 68629). These include 79 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 79 recorded incidents (61% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $165K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $13.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Clarkson 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 5, 2009.
Clarkson has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 9, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarkson was EF4 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014, which caused $12.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Jun 11, 2010), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Aug 4, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68629 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarkson, NE, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $165K in property damage.
Yes, Clarkson (ZIP 68629) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Clarkson has 24 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 $13.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68629 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 2014. This event caused $12.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.6M in property damage in the Clarkson, NE area (ZIP 68629). 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 →