ZIP code 68642, covering Humphrey, NE, has 130 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 93 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 25 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Humphrey is hailstorms, with 93 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $548.2K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Humphrey has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Humphrey has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Humphrey was Winter Storm on Dec 30, 2006, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 30, 1954), causing $2.5M in damages. 1" Hail on Jul 16, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68642 has experienced 130 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Humphrey, NE, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Humphrey (ZIP 68642) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $548.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Humphrey has 9 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68642 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 30, 2006. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Humphrey, NE area (ZIP 68642). 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 →