ZIP code 68669, covering Ulysses, NE, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.7M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ulysses is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $50.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $324K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2017.
Ulysses has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2009.
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.
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 68669 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (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 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Ulysses (ZIP 68669) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $324K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2017.
Ulysses has 12 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 $50.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68669 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 $55.7M in property damage in the Ulysses, NE area (ZIP 68669). 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 →