Loup City, NE (ZIP 68853) has experienced 192 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 144 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $92.4M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (144 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $50.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 14, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $11.5M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $18.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Loup City has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Loup City has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Loup City 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 Loup City was 1.8" Hail on Jul 9, 2014, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 89 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 12, 2022), causing $6.5M in damages. 3" Hail on Jun 20, 2014 also caused significant damage ($5.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68853 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (144 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Loup City, NE, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.8M in property damage.
Yes, Loup City (ZIP 68853) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Loup City has 16 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 $11.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68853 was 1.8" 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 $92.4M in property damage in the Loup City, NE area (ZIP 68853). 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 →