Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Oakdale, NE area (ZIP 68761). These include 79 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 79 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Oakdale has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Oakdale 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Oakdale has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Oakdale 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 Oakdale was EF4 Tornado on May 8, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 29, 2006), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Jun 13, 2010 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68761 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (79 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakdale, NE, with 79 events documented. These events have caused a combined $210K in property damage.
Yes, Oakdale (ZIP 68761) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Oakdale has 9 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 $30.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68761 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.3M in property damage in the Oakdale, NE area (ZIP 68761). 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 →