North Loup, NE (ZIP 68859) has experienced 125 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 86 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $64.7M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (86 total). Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $31.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
North Loup has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 10 (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 $24.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2024.
North Loup 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
North Loup has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $332.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
North Loup 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 North Loup was 1.5" Hail on Jul 9, 2014, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 30, 2024), causing $4.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 30, 2024 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68859 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Loup, NE, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.8M in property damage.
Yes, North Loup (ZIP 68859) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2024.
North Loup 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 $332.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68859 was 1.5" 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 $64.7M in property damage in the North Loup, NE area (ZIP 68859). 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 →