ZIP code 68948, covering Holbrook, NE, has 165 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 134 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.8M.
With 134 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $41.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2022.
Holbrook has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Holbrook has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $552.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 31, 2000.
Holbrook 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.
Holbrook has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Holbrook was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2014, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 30, 2018), causing $3.8M in damages. 2" Hail on Jul 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68948 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (134 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holbrook, NE, with 134 events documented. These events have caused a combined $41.1M in property damage.
Yes, Holbrook (ZIP 68948) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2005.
Holbrook has 6 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 $552.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 31, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68948 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 14, 2014. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.8M in property damage in the Holbrook, NE area (ZIP 68948). 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 →