Schuyler, NE (ZIP 68661) has experienced 136 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 96 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.4M. A total of 24 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (96 total). Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (19%) 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 $33.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Schuyler has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Schuyler has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Schuyler 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 5, 2009.
Schuyler has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Schuyler was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 20, 1996), causing $6.7M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68661 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (8 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Schuyler, NE, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Schuyler (ZIP 68661) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Schuyler has 21 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 $33.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68661 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $45.4M in property damage in the Schuyler, NE area (ZIP 68661). 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 →