Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Royal, NE area (ZIP 68773). These include 51 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.9M.
With 51 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $219K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Royal has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $577.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Royal has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2024.
Royal 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 Royal was Winter Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 16, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68773 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (51 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Royal, NE, with 51 events documented. These events have caused a combined $219K in property damage.
Yes, Royal (ZIP 68773) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2024.
Royal has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $577.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68773 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.9M in property damage in the Royal, NE area (ZIP 68773). 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 →