Ord, NE (ZIP 68862) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 288 natural disaster events on record. These include 230 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 80% of all recorded events (230 total). Of these, 3 (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 $73.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2014.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (93%) 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 $9.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2019.
Ord 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.
Ord 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 Ord was 1.5" Hail on Jul 9, 2014, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Jul 9, 2014), causing $8M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 9, 2014 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68862 has experienced 288 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (230 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ord, NE, with 230 events documented. These events have caused a combined $73.7M in property damage.
Yes, Ord (ZIP 68862) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2019.
Ord has 15 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68862 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 $102.4M in property damage in the Ord, NE area (ZIP 68862). 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 →