Federal records document 94 natural disaster events in the Butte, NE area (ZIP 68722). These include 67 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 67 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (4%) 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 $369K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Butte 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.
Butte has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2020.
Butte has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (43%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $777.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 1992.
Butte has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Butte has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Butte was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68722 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Butte, NE, with 67 events documented. These events have caused a combined $369K in property damage.
Yes, Butte (ZIP 68722) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2020.
Butte 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 $777.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68722 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Butte, NE area (ZIP 68722). 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 →