ZIP code 68927, covering Bertrand, NE, has 132 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 96 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.7M.
With 96 recorded incidents (73% 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 $49.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2019.
Bertrand has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Bertrand has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $805K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2019.
Bertrand has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2024.
Bertrand 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 Bertrand was 2.8" Hail on Jun 30, 2018, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 30, 2018), causing $4.3M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 14, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68927 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bertrand, NE, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $49.7M in property damage.
Yes, Bertrand (ZIP 68927) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2019.
Bertrand has 5 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68927 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 2018. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56.7M in property damage in the Bertrand, NE area (ZIP 68927). 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 →