Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Emmet, NE area (ZIP 68734). These include 53 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 53 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $364K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2009.
Emmet has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2013.
Emmet has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Emmet has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emmet was EF3 Tornado on Jun 9, 2003, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Nov 27, 2005), causing $5.4M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 30, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68734 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emmet, NE, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $364K in property damage.
Yes, Emmet (ZIP 68734) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Emmet has 11 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68734 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 2003. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.1M in property damage in the Emmet, NE area (ZIP 68734). 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 →