Holdrege, NE (ZIP 68949) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 249 natural disaster events on record. These include 187 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $122.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (187 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $80.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% 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.
Holdrege 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 Holdrege was 2.8" Hail on Jun 30, 2018, which caused $21M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 29, 2006), causing $10M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2014 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68949 has experienced 249 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (187 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (12 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holdrege, NE, with 187 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80.8M in property damage.
Yes, Holdrege (ZIP 68949) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2019.
Holdrege has 22 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 $7.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68949 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 2018. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $122.9M in property damage in the Holdrege, NE area (ZIP 68949). 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 →