Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Fullerton, NE area (ZIP 68638). These include 61 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.7M.
With 61 recorded incidents (69% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Fullerton has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Fullerton has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2024.
Fullerton has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Fullerton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2023.
Fullerton has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fullerton was Flash Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 2, 2023), causing $3.3M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jun 7, 2022 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68638 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fullerton, NE, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Fullerton (ZIP 68638) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Fullerton has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68638 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.7M in property damage in the Fullerton, NE area (ZIP 68638). 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 →