Federal records document 107 natural disaster events in the Republican City, NE area (ZIP 68971). These include 76 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Republican City is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (7%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Republican City 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Republican City has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $380K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 1993.
Republican City has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2014.
Republican City 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.
Republican City has experienced 2 floods 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 $560K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Republican City was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2014, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 29, 2023), causing $3M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 5, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68971 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Republican City, NE, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.4M in property damage.
Yes, Republican City (ZIP 68971) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $560K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2010.
Republican City has 9 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 $380K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 1993.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68971 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 14, 2014. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $23.3M in property damage in the Republican City, NE area (ZIP 68971). 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 →