Federal records document 164 natural disaster events in the Arlington, NE area (ZIP 68002). These include 122 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (122 total). Of these, 5 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2017.
Arlington has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arlington was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2025, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Aug 2, 1990), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 12, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68002 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (122 events), floods (14 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arlington, NE, with 122 events documented.
Yes, Arlington (ZIP 68002) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Arlington has 13 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68002 was 110 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 9, 2025. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11M in property damage in the Arlington, NE area (ZIP 68002). 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 →