Giltner, NE (ZIP 68841) has experienced 152 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 91 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $141.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (91 total). 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $32.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $82.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (92%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2019.
Giltner 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Giltner was 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 9, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 9, 2021), causing $20M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 9, 2021 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68841 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (91 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (12 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Giltner, NE, with 91 events documented. These events have caused a combined $32.1M in property damage.
Yes, Giltner (ZIP 68841) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2019.
Giltner has 18 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 $13.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68841 was 78 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 9, 2021. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $141.7M in property damage in the Giltner, NE area (ZIP 68841). 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 →