Federal records document 180 natural disaster events in the Harvard, NE area (ZIP 68944). These include 135 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $146.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Harvard is hailstorms, with 135 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. 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 $72.9M 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 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $48.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Harvard 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.
Harvard has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2019.
Harvard has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Harvard 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 Harvard was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 9, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 14, 2022), causing $17M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 11, 2014 also caused significant damage ($12.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68944 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (135 events), severe wind events (15 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harvard, NE, with 135 events documented. These events have caused a combined $72.9M in property damage.
Yes, Harvard (ZIP 68944) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2019.
Harvard has 8 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 $13.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68944 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 9, 2021. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $146.5M in property damage in the Harvard, NE area (ZIP 68944). 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 →