ZIP code 68648, covering Morse Bluff, NE, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 62 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Morse Bluff is hailstorms, with 62 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Morse Bluff has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Morse Bluff has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Morse Bluff has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Morse Bluff has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 22, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morse Bluff was Flood on Aug 4, 1996, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 22, 1996), causing $3.6M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 29, 1980 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68648 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morse Bluff, NE, with 62 events documented.
Yes, Morse Bluff (ZIP 68648) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Morse Bluff has 11 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68648 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 4, 1996. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20M in property damage in the Morse Bluff, NE area (ZIP 68648). 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 →