North Bend, NE (ZIP 68649) has experienced 108 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 75 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.1M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (75 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
North Bend has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
North Bend 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.
North Bend 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.
North Bend 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 North Bend 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 68649 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (8 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 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Bend, NE, with 75 events documented.
Yes, North Bend (ZIP 68649) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
North Bend has 8 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68649 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 $15.1M in property damage in the North Bend, NE area (ZIP 68649). 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 →