Laurel, NE (ZIP 68745) has experienced 88 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (71 total). Of these, 2 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Laurel has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Laurel has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2005.
Laurel has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Laurel has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laurel was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 16, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 16, 1992 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68745 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laurel, NE, with 71 events documented.
Yes, Laurel (ZIP 68745) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Laurel has 10 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68745 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.3M in property damage in the Laurel, NE area (ZIP 68745). 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 →