Center, NE (ZIP 68724) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 3 severe wind events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. A total of 106 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (43 total). 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
Center has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Center 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.
Center has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Center has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 1959.
Center has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Center 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68724 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Center, NE, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Center (ZIP 68724) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2010.
Center 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 1959.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68724 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 $5.6M in property damage in the Center, NE area (ZIP 68724). 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 →