Federal records document 195 natural disaster events in the Ravenna, NE area (ZIP 68869). These include 137 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $90.2M.
With 137 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $63.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Ravenna has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Ravenna 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 $17.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Ravenna has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 27, 2017.
Ravenna 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 Ravenna was 1.8" Hail on Jul 9, 2014, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 21, 2024), causing $6.6M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jun 7, 2022 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68869 has experienced 195 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (137 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ravenna, NE, with 137 events documented. These events have caused a combined $63.8M in property damage.
Yes, Ravenna (ZIP 68869) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Ravenna has 27 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68869 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 9, 2014. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $90.2M in property damage in the Ravenna, NE area (ZIP 68869). 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 →