Federal records document 92 natural disaster events in the Bristow, NE area (ZIP 68719). These include 63 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 63 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Bristow has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Bristow has experienced 8 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $343K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2013.
Bristow has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2021.
Bristow has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. 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 $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2008.
Bristow has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bristow was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Nov 28, 2005), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68719 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bristow, NE, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $420K in property damage.
Yes, Bristow (ZIP 68719) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2020.
Bristow has 3 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68719 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.2M in property damage in the Bristow, NE area (ZIP 68719). 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 →