ZIP code 68756, covering Neligh, NE, has 131 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 111 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Neligh is hailstorms, with 111 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Neligh has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2024.
Neligh has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Neligh has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Neligh has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Neligh was Winter Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 13, 2010), causing $4M in damages. Flood on Jun 14, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68756 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Neligh, NE, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Neligh (ZIP 68756) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2024.
Neligh has 5 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 $300.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68756 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Neligh, NE area (ZIP 68756). 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 →