Ericson, NE (ZIP 68637) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 104 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (104 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Ericson has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2013.
Ericson has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Ericson has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $567.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Ericson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ericson was 1.8" Hail on Jul 9, 2014, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 13, 2010), causing $2M in damages. 1" Hail on Aug 10, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68637 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ericson, NE, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.7M in property damage.
Yes, Ericson (ZIP 68637) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Ericson 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 $567.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68637 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 9, 2014. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.1M in property damage in the Ericson, NE area (ZIP 68637). 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 →