ZIP code 68768, covering Pilger, NE, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Pilger is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $19.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Pilger has experienced 7 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $771K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2024.
Pilger has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Pilger has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pilger was EF4 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014, which caused $12.3M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 17, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68768 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pilger, NE, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, Pilger (ZIP 68768) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $771K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2024.
Pilger has 20 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 $19.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68768 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 2014. This event caused $12.3M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Pilger, NE area (ZIP 68768). 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 →