Newcastle, NE (ZIP 68757) has experienced 150 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 120 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $131.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (120 total). Of these, 3 (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 $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $101M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Newcastle has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Newcastle has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 1986.
Newcastle 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newcastle was Flood on Jun 21, 2024, which caused $54.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $26.4M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jul 28, 1986 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68757 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (120 events), floods (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newcastle, NE, with 120 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Newcastle (ZIP 68757) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Newcastle has 6 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 $27.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68757 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2024. This event caused $54.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $131.6M in property damage in the Newcastle, NE area (ZIP 68757). 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 →