ZIP code 68663, covering Silver Creek, NE, has 112 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Silver Creek is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. 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 $15.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% 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.
Silver Creek has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 9, 2001.
Silver Creek has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $20.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Silver Creek has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2023.
Silver Creek 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 Silver Creek was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 21, 2024), causing $6.6M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jun 22, 2021 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68663 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (3 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 Silver Creek, NE, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.7M in property damage.
Yes, Silver Creek (ZIP 68663) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Silver Creek has 10 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 9, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68663 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.8M in property damage in the Silver Creek, NE area (ZIP 68663). 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 →