Sargent, NE (ZIP 68874) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 218 natural disaster events on record. These include 183 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (183 total). Of these, 10 (5%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 2017.
Sargent has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Sargent has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 2009.
Sargent has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2020.
Sargent has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sargent was 2.2" Hail on Aug 3, 2005, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 3, 1999), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 14, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68874 has experienced 218 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (183 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sargent, NE, with 183 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.4M in property damage.
Yes, Sargent (ZIP 68874) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Sargent has 17 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68874 was 2.2" Hail, which occurred on Aug 3, 2005. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Sargent, NE area (ZIP 68874). 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 →