Government agency data shows 30 natural disaster events for ZIP 68717 in Belden, NE. These include 24 hailstorms, 2 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Belden is hailstorms, with 24 recorded events making up 80% 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Belden 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Belden has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 10, 1964.
Belden has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 1999.
Belden has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belden was Heat on Jul 19, 1999, which caused $3.3M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 9, 1963), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68717 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belden, NE, with 24 events documented.
Belden has 2 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 10, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68717 was Heat, which occurred on Jul 19, 1999. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Belden, NE area (ZIP 68717). 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 →