Hartington, NE (ZIP 68739) has experienced 140 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 118 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (118 total). Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2022.
Hartington has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
Hartington has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Hartington has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 11, 2010.
Hartington has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hartington was EF4 Tornado on Jul 28, 1986, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jun 23, 2003), causing $3.7M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Aug 14, 1997 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68739 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (118 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartington, NE, with 118 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hartington (ZIP 68739) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
Hartington has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $33.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68739 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 28, 1986. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.2M in property damage in the Hartington, NE area (ZIP 68739). 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 →