Ulysses, NE (ZIP 68667) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.9M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (38 total). 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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Ulysses has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 11, 2014.
Ulysses 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 $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Ulysses 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Ulysses has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 15, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ulysses 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" Hail on Jun 12, 2002 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68667 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ulysses, NE, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Ulysses (ZIP 68667) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $109K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 11, 2014.
Ulysses 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 $50M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68667 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 $53.9M in property damage in the Ulysses, NE area (ZIP 68667). 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 →