Federal records document 151 natural disaster events in the Shelby, NE area (ZIP 68662). These include 110 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 110 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $50.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2011.
Shelby has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $638K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2014.
Shelby has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Shelby has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shelby was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 26, 2014 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68662 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shelby, NE, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.7M in property damage.
Yes, Shelby (ZIP 68662) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $638K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2014.
Shelby has 11 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 $50.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68662 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 $72.5M in property damage in the Shelby, NE area (ZIP 68662). 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 →