Federal records document 171 natural disaster events in the Stanton, NE area (ZIP 68779). These include 107 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 23 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
With 107 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $22.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. 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 $89K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Stanton has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Stanton 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.
Stanton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 9, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanton 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 May 30, 1954 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68779 has experienced 171 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (23 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanton, NE, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $250K in property damage.
Yes, Stanton (ZIP 68779) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Stanton has 28 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 $22.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68779 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 $25.4M in property damage in the Stanton, NE area (ZIP 68779). 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 →