ZIP code 68783, covering Verdigre, NE, has 120 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 106 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Verdigre is hailstorms, with 96 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Verdigre has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 19, 1996.
Verdigre has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $13.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Verdigre has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Verdigre has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
Verdigre has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Verdigre was Flash Flood on Mar 14, 2019, which caused $12M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Nov 28, 2005), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 20, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68783 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Verdigre, NE, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Verdigre (ZIP 68783) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Verdigre has 9 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 19, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68783 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 14, 2019. This event caused $12M 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 $22.6M in property damage in the Verdigre, NE area (ZIP 68783). 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 →