Verdel, NE (ZIP 68760) has experienced 170 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 117 hailstorms, 34 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 106 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (117 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (53%) 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 $84.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Verdel has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $607.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2009.
Verdel has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 5, 2022.
Verdel has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
Verdel has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Verdel was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $36.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2019), causing $28.4M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 14, 2019 also caused significant damage ($12M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68760 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), floods (34 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Verdel, NE, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Verdel (ZIP 68760) has 34 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $84.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Verdel has 8 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 $607.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68760 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $36.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $92.2M in property damage in the Verdel, NE area (ZIP 68760). 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 →