ZIP code 68834, covering Eddyville, NE, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Eddyville is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $23M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2024.
Eddyville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2019.
Eddyville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 Jul 8, 2019.
Eddyville has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
Eddyville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eddyville was 1.2" Hail on Jul 10, 2014, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 18, 2012), causing $5.1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 2, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68834 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eddyville, NE, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23M in property damage.
Yes, Eddyville (ZIP 68834) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Eddyville 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68834 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 10, 2014. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35M in property damage in the Eddyville, NE area (ZIP 68834). 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 →