ZIP code 68780, covering Stuart, NE, has 181 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 151 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Stuart is hailstorms, with 151 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (3%) 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 $851.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Stuart has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 24, 2009.
Stuart 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.
Stuart has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 16, 2019.
Stuart has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. 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 $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
Stuart has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 3, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stuart was Blizzard on Nov 27, 2005, which caused $5.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 13, 2019), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68780 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (151 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stuart, NE, with 151 events documented. These events have caused a combined $851.9K in property damage.
Yes, Stuart (ZIP 68780) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 16, 2019.
Stuart has 8 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 $1.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 24, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68780 was Blizzard, which occurred on Nov 27, 2005. This event caused $5.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.9M in property damage in the Stuart, NE area (ZIP 68780). 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 →