ZIP code 68003, covering Ashland, NE, has 185 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 112 hailstorms, 25 severe wind events, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $119.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ashland is hailstorms, with 112 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (3%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (50%) 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 $54.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Ashland has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $8.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 15, 2010.
Ashland has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ashland was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $52.3M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 31, 2024), causing $35M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 31, 2024 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68003 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), severe wind events (25 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashland, NE, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Ashland (ZIP 68003) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Ashland has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68003 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $52.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $119.6M in property damage in the Ashland, NE area (ZIP 68003). 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 →