Crofton, NE (ZIP 68730) has experienced 173 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 135 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (135 total). Of these, 5 (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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $33.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 29, 2017.
Crofton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crofton was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $22.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $9.8M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68730 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (135 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crofton, NE, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Yes, Crofton (ZIP 68730) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $33.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
Crofton has 11 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68730 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $22.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.5M in property damage in the Crofton, NE area (ZIP 68730). 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 →