Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Stamford, NE area (ZIP 68977). These include 88 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Stamford is hailstorms, with 88 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $30.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Stamford 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.
Stamford has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Stamford has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $927.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 16, 2015.
Stamford has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2024.
Stamford 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stamford was 1.8" Hail on Jun 29, 2023, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 29, 2023), causing $6M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 20, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68977 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (88 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stamford, NE, with 88 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.8M in property damage.
Yes, Stamford (ZIP 68977) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2024.
Stamford has 8 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 $927.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 16, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68977 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 29, 2023. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $48.1M in property damage in the Stamford, NE area (ZIP 68977). 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 →