Burwell, NE (ZIP 68823) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 440 natural disaster events on record. These include 391 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (391 total). Of these, 14 (4%) 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 $28.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Burwell has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $700K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Burwell has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Burwell has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $120.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Burwell was EF3 Tornado on May 8, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 9, 2014), causing $8M in damages. 1" Hail on Jul 9, 2014 also caused significant damage ($7.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68823 has experienced 440 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (391 events), tornadoes (25 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Burwell, NE, with 391 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.2M in property damage.
Yes, Burwell (ZIP 68823) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $700K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Burwell has 25 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $29.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68823 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.2M in property damage in the Burwell, NE area (ZIP 68823). 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 →