ZIP code 68849, covering this area, , has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.6M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for this area is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $71.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
this area has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
this area has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2008.
this area has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $815K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2013.
this area 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 this area was 5" Hail on Jun 12, 2002, which caused $52M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 29, 2008), causing $11.5M in damages. 1.5" Hail on May 5, 2023 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68849 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), blizzards (14 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in this area, , with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $71.4M in property damage.
Yes, this area (ZIP 68849) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $815K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2013.
this area has 6 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 $11.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68849 was 5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 12, 2002. This event caused $52M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $92.6M in property damage in the this area, area (ZIP 68849). 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 →