ZIP code 68981, covering Upland, NE, has 93 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $25.2M.
With 61 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
Upland 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Upland has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 2023.
Upland 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Upland 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.
Upland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Upland was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1993, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 14, 2014), causing $3M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 29, 2006 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68981 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Upland, NE, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.4M in property damage.
Yes, Upland (ZIP 68981) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Upland 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68981 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1993. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25.2M in property damage in the Upland, NE area (ZIP 68981). 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 →