ZIP code 68933, covering Clay Center, NE, has 168 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 132 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $102.1M.
With 132 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $48.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Clay Center has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Clay Center has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $15.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2017.
Clay Center has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 3, 2012.
Clay Center 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 Clay Center was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2022, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 11, 2014), causing $12.5M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Aug 1, 2013 also caused significant damage ($10.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68933 has experienced 168 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clay Center, NE, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48.5M in property damage.
Yes, Clay Center (ZIP 68933) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 3, 2012.
Clay Center has 5 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 $15.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68933 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 14, 2022. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $102.1M in property damage in the Clay Center, NE area (ZIP 68933). 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 →