Oneill, NE (ZIP 68763) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 239 natural disaster events on record. These include 195 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (195 total). Of these, 3 (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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 28, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2009.
Oneill has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2023.
Oneill has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2013.
Oneill has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oneill was EF3 Tornado on Jun 9, 2003, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Nov 27, 2005), causing $5.4M in damages. 2" Hail on Aug 14, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68763 has experienced 239 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (195 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (7 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oneill, NE, with 195 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Oneill (ZIP 68763) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Oneill has 25 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 $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68763 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 9, 2003. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.1M in property damage in the Oneill, NE area (ZIP 68763). 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 →