ZIP code 68720, covering Brunswick, NE, has 71 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Brunswick is hailstorms, with 57 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $66K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
Brunswick has experienced 7 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 $327.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Brunswick has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2024.
Brunswick has experienced 2 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 May 7, 2000.
Brunswick 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brunswick was Winter Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 15, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68720 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brunswick, NE, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $66K in property damage.
Yes, Brunswick (ZIP 68720) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $102K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2024.
Brunswick has 7 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 $327.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68720 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Brunswick, NE area (ZIP 68720). 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 →