ZIP code 68924, covering Axtell, NE, has 181 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 130 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 13 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $83.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 130 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $51.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
Axtell has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Axtell 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 Axtell was 4.5" Hail on Jun 12, 2002, which caused $23M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 29, 2006), causing $10M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 12, 2002 also caused significant damage ($7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68924 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (130 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), floods (8 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Axtell, NE, with 130 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51.5M in property damage.
Yes, Axtell (ZIP 68924) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Axtell has 16 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 $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 6, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68924 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 12, 2002. This event caused $23M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $83.2M in property damage in the Axtell, NE area (ZIP 68924). 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 →