Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Waterbury, NE area (ZIP 68785). These include 43 hailstorms, 6 floods, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 43 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Waterbury has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Waterbury has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Waterbury has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 28, 2005.
Waterbury has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 28, 1986.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waterbury was EF4 Tornado on Jul 28, 1986, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 2, 1999), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68785 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waterbury, NE, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Waterbury (ZIP 68785) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Waterbury has 2 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 $25M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 28, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68785 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 28, 1986. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.3M in property damage in the Waterbury, NE area (ZIP 68785). 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 →