Wilcox, NE (ZIP 68982) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 97 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (97 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $22.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2024.
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Wilcox has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Wilcox 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 Wilcox was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2014, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 14, 2014), causing $3.1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 14, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68982 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (97 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilcox, NE, with 97 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22.4M in property damage.
Yes, Wilcox (ZIP 68982) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Wilcox has 16 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68982 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 14, 2014. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.1M in property damage in the Wilcox, NE area (ZIP 68982). 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 →