Federal records document 91 natural disaster events in the Holstein, NE area (ZIP 68950). These include 54 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.4M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Holstein is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Holstein has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
Holstein has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (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 $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 22, 2020.
Holstein has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
Holstein 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 Holstein was Winter Storm on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $16.5M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 9, 2014), causing $8M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 29, 2006 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68950 has experienced 91 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Holstein, NE, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14M in property damage.
Yes, Holstein (ZIP 68950) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 22, 2020.
Holstein has 4 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68950 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $16.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.4M in property damage in the Holstein, NE area (ZIP 68950). 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 →