Emerson, NE (ZIP 68733) has experienced 74 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 55 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (55 total). 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 30, 2023.
Emerson has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $627.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
Emerson has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 9, 2020.
Emerson has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Emerson has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2023.
Emerson has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emerson was 1" Hail on Jul 2, 1999, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 24, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68733 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emerson, NE, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Emerson (ZIP 68733) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Emerson has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $627.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68733 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 2, 1999. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Emerson, NE area (ZIP 68733). 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 →