Federal records document 118 natural disaster events in the Monroe, NE area (ZIP 68647). These include 93 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 93 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $17M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $19.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Monroe has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Monroe has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2017.
Monroe 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 Monroe was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 21, 2024), causing $6.6M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 16, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68647 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), floods (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monroe, NE, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17M in property damage.
Yes, Monroe (ZIP 68647) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Monroe has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68647 was 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 $39.9M in property damage in the Monroe, NE area (ZIP 68647). 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 →