ZIP code 68939, covering Franklin, NE, has 156 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 115 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.8M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 115 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 5 (4%) 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 $23.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (92%) 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 $11M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2023.
Franklin 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Franklin 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.
Franklin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Franklin was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 22, 2003), causing $4.5M in damages. 2.5" Hail on May 5, 2023 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68939 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (115 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Franklin, NE, with 115 events documented. These events have caused a combined $23.4M in property damage.
Yes, Franklin (ZIP 68939) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Franklin has 12 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68939 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.8M in property damage in the Franklin, NE area (ZIP 68939). 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 →