Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Dwight, NE area (ZIP 68635). These include 57 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 57 recorded incidents (84% 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Dwight has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Dwight has experienced 3 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $211K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Dwight 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.
Dwight has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 13, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dwight was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $1.1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 16, 2017), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68635 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dwight, NE, with 57 events documented.
Yes, Dwight (ZIP 68635) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $211K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Dwight has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68635 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Dwight, NE area (ZIP 68635). 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 →