Bloomfield, NE (ZIP 68718) has experienced 138 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 110 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 107 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (110 total). Of these, 6 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2009.
Bloomfield has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $87K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2019.
Bloomfield has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Bloomfield has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
Bloomfield has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomfield was Winter Storm on Nov 28, 2005, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 2.5" Hail (Aug 14, 1997), causing $2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68718 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (110 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomfield, NE, with 110 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bloomfield (ZIP 68718) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $87K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2019.
Bloomfield has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68718 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 28, 2005. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.8M in property damage in the Bloomfield, NE area (ZIP 68718). 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 →