Federal records document 119 natural disaster events in the Greeley, NE area (ZIP 68842). These include 85 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
With 85 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Greeley 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Greeley has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Greeley has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $14.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Greeley 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 Greeley was EF4 Tornado on May 8, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 89 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 12, 2004), causing $7M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68842 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Greeley, NE, with 85 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.8M in property damage.
Yes, Greeley (ZIP 68842) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Greeley has 11 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 $25.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68842 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.5M in property damage in the Greeley, NE area (ZIP 68842). 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 →