ZIP code 68879, covering Almeria, NE, has 137 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 121 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Almeria is hailstorms, with 121 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (7%) 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 $665.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Almeria has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 2017.
Almeria 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.
Almeria has experienced 2 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 Aug 19, 2017.
Almeria has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Almeria was EF1 Tornado on Jul 7, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 12, 2010), causing $550K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68879 has experienced 137 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Almeria, NE, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $665.5K in property damage.
Yes, Almeria (ZIP 68879) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $550K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Almeria has 8 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68879 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 7, 1979. 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 $4.8M in property damage in the Almeria, NE area (ZIP 68879). 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 →