Federal records document 162 natural disaster events in the Marquette, NE area (ZIP 68854). These include 112 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
With 112 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $45.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% 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 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (100%) 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 $8.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2019.
Marquette has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Marquette 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 Marquette was 1" Hail on Jun 3, 2014, which caused $10.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 7, 2022), causing $5.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 30, 2006 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68854 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Marquette, NE, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $45.6M in property damage.
Yes, Marquette (ZIP 68854) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2019.
Marquette has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $9.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68854 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 3, 2014. This event caused $10.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $72.4M in property damage in the Marquette, NE area (ZIP 68854). 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 →