Nora, NE (ZIP 68961) has experienced 112 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $83M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (73 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $32M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2016.
Nora 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.
Nora 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2025.
Nora has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Nora 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 Nora was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $27.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 27, 2013 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68961 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nora, NE, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.1M in property damage.
Yes, Nora (ZIP 68961) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2025.
Nora has 16 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 $32M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68961 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 $83M in property damage in the Nora, NE area (ZIP 68961). 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 →