Federal records document 141 natural disaster events in the Oconto, NE area (ZIP 68860). These include 109 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.2M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 109 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2024.
Oconto has experienced 9 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2019.
Oconto has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Oconto has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2004.
Oconto 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 Oconto was EF1 Tornado on Apr 14, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 29, 2006), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 31, 2000 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68860 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (109 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oconto, NE, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Oconto (ZIP 68860) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Oconto has 9 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 $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68860 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 14, 1973. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.2M in property damage in the Oconto, NE area (ZIP 68860). 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 →