Petersburg, NE (ZIP 68652) has experienced 100 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 82 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.9M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (82 total). Of these, 4 (5%) 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2024.
Petersburg has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $28.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Petersburg has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2021.
Petersburg has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2006.
Petersburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 1996.
Petersburg has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Petersburg was EF4 Tornado on May 8, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 30, 2006), causing $8M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 21, 1962 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68652 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Petersburg, NE, with 82 events documented. These events have caused a combined $200K in property damage.
Yes, Petersburg (ZIP 68652) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2012.
Petersburg has 10 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 $28.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68652 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.9M in property damage in the Petersburg, NE area (ZIP 68652). 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 →