Battle Creek, NE (ZIP 68715) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 57 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (57 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 $852K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Battle Creek has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Battle Creek has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Battle Creek has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2023.
Battle Creek has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Battle Creek was EF1 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 30, 2006), causing $1.5M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 7, 1997 also caused significant damage ($852K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68715 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Battle Creek, NE, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $852K in property damage.
Yes, Battle Creek (ZIP 68715) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Battle Creek has 7 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68715 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Battle Creek, NE area (ZIP 68715). 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 →