Natural Disasters in Nebraska: History & Risk Data
83,831 recorded disaster events across 568 ZIP codes.
State Statistics
Event Timeline
Hazard Breakdown
Most Affected ZIP Codes in Nebraska
📊 Nebraska Disaster Profile
With 83,831 recorded natural disaster events across 568 ZIP codes, Nebraska carries a substantial history of natural hazard activity. The cumulative documented property damage stands at $44.6B. A total of 1,221 fatalities have been attributed to natural disasters in the state.
⚠️ Hazard Distribution
Hailstorms lead Nebraska's disaster profile with 63,966 events (76%), causing $17.9B in property damage. Other significant hazards include tornadoes (5,961 events, $13.1B in damages), severe wind events (5,147 events, $2.8B in damages), and floods (4,440 events, $8.3B in damages). Nebraska has no recorded hurricanes in the dataset.
📍 Geographic Impact
The most disaster-affected areas in Nebraska include ZIP 69101 (603 events, $63.9M in damages), ZIP 68823 (440 events, $61.2M in damages), and ZIP 69201 (421 events, $17.6M in damages).
📈 Trends Over Time
Disaster frequency in Nebraska has increased markedly over time. The average annual event count in recent decades is roughly 452% higher than in earlier periods of the record.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Nebraska
What natural disasters occur in Nebraska?
Nebraska has experienced 83,831 documented natural disaster events. The hazard types recorded include hailstorms (63,966), tornadoes (5,961), severe wind events (5,147), floods (4,440), blizzards (3,101), extreme cold events (480), extreme heat events (358), wildfires (240), and earthquakes (138). The most common hazard is hailstorms, accounting for 76% of all events.
What are the most disaster-prone areas in Nebraska?
Based on historical records, the most disaster-affected ZIP codes in Nebraska are ZIP 69101 (603 events), ZIP 68823 (440 events), ZIP 69201 (421 events), ZIP 69343 (410 events), and ZIP 69162 (401 events). These areas have the highest concentration of recorded natural disaster events in the state.
How much damage have natural disasters caused in Nebraska?
Natural disasters have caused a documented $44.6B in property damage across Nebraska. This total is based on records from FEMA, NOAA, and USGS, covering events from the 1950s onward. The actual figure is likely higher, as not all events have complete damage records.
About This Data
State-level data aggregated 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 →