Fordyce, NE (ZIP 68736) has experienced 145 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 116 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (116 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% 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.
Fordyce has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Fordyce has experienced 6 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
Fordyce has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fordyce was 1.8" Hail on Jul 9, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 5, 2007), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Jul 16, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68736 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (116 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fordyce, NE, with 116 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.5M in property damage.
Yes, Fordyce (ZIP 68736) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
Fordyce has 8 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68736 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 9, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Fordyce, NE area (ZIP 68736). 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 →