Bladen, NE (ZIP 68928) has experienced 114 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $39.6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (76 total). Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $24.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2024.
Bladen has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Bladen has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Bladen has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
Bladen has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bladen was 1.8" Hail on Jul 9, 2014, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 11, 2014), causing $3M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jun 11, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68928 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bladen, NE, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $24.6M in property damage.
Yes, Bladen (ZIP 68928) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Bladen has 14 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68928 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 9, 2014. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39.6M in property damage in the Bladen, NE area (ZIP 68928). 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 →