Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 68001 in Abie, NE. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 1 blizzard. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M.
With 13 recorded incidents (68% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2022.
Abie has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 1996.
Abie has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Abie has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 18, 2010.
Abie has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Abie was 2" Hail on Jun 20, 1996, which caused $6.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 29, 1980), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68001 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzard (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Abie, NE, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.7M in property damage.
Yes, Abie (ZIP 68001) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Abie has 3 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68001 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 1996. This event caused $6.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Abie, NE area (ZIP 68001). 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 →