Federal records document 127 natural disaster events in the Spalding, NE area (ZIP 68665). These include 99 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
With 99 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $10.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Spalding has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Spalding has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $25.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Spalding has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Spalding has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $404K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2011.
Spalding 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 Spalding was EF4 Tornado on May 8, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 89 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 12, 2004), causing $7M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 14, 2012 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68665 has experienced 127 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Spalding, NE, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.3M in property damage.
Yes, Spalding (ZIP 68665) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $404K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2011.
Spalding has 7 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 $25.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68665 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.8M in property damage in the Spalding, NE area (ZIP 68665). 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 →