Hardy, NE (ZIP 68943) has experienced 97 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.8M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (59 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
Hardy 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Hardy has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $11.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Hardy has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $33.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Hardy has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hardy was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 22, 2003), causing $7M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 21, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68943 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hardy, NE, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.6M in property damage.
Yes, Hardy (ZIP 68943) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2016.
Hardy has 16 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 $13.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68943 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 9, 2025. This event caused $27.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $66.8M in property damage in the Hardy, NE area (ZIP 68943). 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 →