Funk, NE (ZIP 68940) has experienced 163 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 123 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $70.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (123 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $42M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2024.
Funk has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Funk has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2013.
Funk 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 Funk was Ice Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 14, 2014), causing $5M in damages. 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 7, 2024 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68940 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (123 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (6 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Funk, NE, with 123 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42M in property damage.
Yes, Funk (ZIP 68940) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2013.
Funk has 12 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68940 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70.7M in property damage in the Funk, NE area (ZIP 68940). 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 →