ZIP code 68828, covering Comstock, NE, has 124 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 97 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Comstock is hailstorms, with 97 recorded events making up 78% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $18.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2025.
Comstock has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2003.
Comstock has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Comstock has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2019.
Comstock has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 23, 2020.
Comstock has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Comstock was 1.5" Hail on Jul 9, 2014, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 2.2" Hail (Aug 3, 2005), causing $2.6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 3, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68828 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Comstock, NE, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.7M in property damage.
Yes, Comstock (ZIP 68828) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2019.
Comstock has 10 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68828 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 9, 2014. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28M in property damage in the Comstock, NE area (ZIP 68828). 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 →