Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Meadow Grove, NE area (ZIP 68752). These include 73 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $862K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Meadow Grove has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Meadow Grove has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2023.
Meadow Grove has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Meadow Grove was EF1 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 21, 1962), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 21, 1962 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68752 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Meadow Grove, NE, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $862K in property damage.
Yes, Meadow Grove (ZIP 68752) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Meadow Grove has 16 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68752 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Meadow Grove, NE area (ZIP 68752). 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 →