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68980 Trumbull, NE — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Trumbull, NE (68980)

Federal records document 159 natural disaster events in the Trumbull, NE area (ZIP 68980). These include 111 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $109.6M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Trumbull is hailstorms, with 111 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $47.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.

🌊 Floods

There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (79%) 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 $9.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2019.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.

💨 Severe wind events

There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $44.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.

❄️ Blizzards

Trumbull 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.

🥶 Extreme cold events

Trumbull 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.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Trumbull was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 9, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 9, 2021), causing $20M in damages. 2.2" Hail on Jun 14, 2022 also caused significant damage ($10M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Trumbull, NE (68980)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68980 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 68980?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Trumbull, NE, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $47.1M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 68980 (Trumbull) prone to flooding?

Yes, Trumbull (ZIP 68980) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2019.

Has Trumbull (68980) ever been hit by a tornado?

Trumbull has 11 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.

What was the worst natural disaster in Trumbull, NE?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68980 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 9, 2021. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 68980?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $109.6M in property damage in the Trumbull, NE area (ZIP 68980). 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 →

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