ZIP code 68858, covering Miller, NE, has 72 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 48 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Miller is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 67% 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 $16.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 19% 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.
Miller has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 3, 1986.
Miller has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Miller has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 30, 2011.
Miller 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 Miller was 5" Hail on Jun 12, 2002, which caused $13M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 8, 2019), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 29, 2006 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68858 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), blizzards (14 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Miller, NE, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.6M in property damage.
Yes, Miller (ZIP 68858) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Miller has 5 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 3, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68858 was 5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 12, 2002. This event caused $13M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.1M in property damage in the Miller, NE area (ZIP 68858). 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 →