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Verdel, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Boyd County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
36 Population 212/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 352 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Verdel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,272 ft (388 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density212/sq mi
Coordinates42.8114°N, 98.1933°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBoyd County County
Nearest AirportMitchell Municipal (MHE)
67 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience32.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 27, 2025.

Nov 3, 2002 16 km SSW of Butte, Nebraska M4.3 58 km
Jun 4, 2021 10 km NE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.7 49 km
Oct 25, 1990 8 km N of Plankinton, South Dakota M3.6 112 km
Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 63 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 140 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 149 km
Jun 4, 2021 9 km ENE of Anoka, Nebraska M3.1 48 km
Jan 4, 2021 5 km N of Tyndall, South Dakota M3.1 37 km
Feb 7, 2014 11 km NE of Bijou Hills, South Dakota M3.0 113 km
Feb 1, 2006 6 km ENE of Bassett, Nebraska M2.9 107 km
Jan 1, 2020 2 km E of Chambers, Nebraska M2.8 80 km
Mar 20, 2010 9 km NNW of Springview, Nebraska M2.7 131 km
Feb 5, 2025 8 km SSE of Tilden, Nebraska M2.7 98 km
Apr 27, 2025 9 km NE of Burke, South Dakota M2.5 97 km
Jan 16, 2022 9 km NE of Plankinton, South Dakota M2.5 107 km
Mar 6, 2024 6 km SSE of Santee, Nebraska M2.5 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 23, 2003 EF4 79 km 1
May 6, 1975 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 7, 1965 EF4 88 km 1
May 29, 1962 EF4 26 km 0
Jun 17, 2014 EF3 83 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF3 49 km 0
May 5, 2007 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 9, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
Aug 3, 1981 EF3 100 km 0
May 6, 1975 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 20, 1968 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 26, 1965 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 21, 1965 EF3 37 km 0
May 24, 1965 EF3 95 km 0
May 12, 1963 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 5, 1962 EF3 25 km 0
May 21, 1962 EF3 43 km 0
May 16, 1962 EF3 68 km 0
May 14, 1962 EF3 67 km 0
May 30, 1959 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,911 ac, 1995).

Year Name Acres Distance
1995 UNNAMED 2,911 90 km
2012 KAYLKOWSKI 1,966 26 km
2012 SIX PACK 1,649 26 km
2023 SDLDR-HFR-FY23-RX-BROKEN ARROW UNITS B-C-D-E-G-H-I 1,185 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 27°F (-3°C) 0.6 in
March 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in
April 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.5 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
October 52°F (11°C) 1.5 in
November 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in
December 24°F (-4°C) 0.6 in

Verdel has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.4").

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