Elkhorn, NE (ZIP 68022) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 287 natural disaster events on record. These include 224 hailstorms, 26 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.6M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 150 injuries.
With 224 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 $452K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
There have been 26 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 $41.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Elkhorn has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Elkhorn has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Elkhorn has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elkhorn was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 31, 2024, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $14.1M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2025 also caused significant damage ($3.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68022 has experienced 287 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (224 events), severe wind events (26 events), tornadoes (12 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkhorn, NE, with 224 events documented. These events have caused a combined $452K in property damage.
Yes, Elkhorn (ZIP 68022) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Elkhorn has 12 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 $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68022 was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 31, 2024. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.6M in property damage in the Elkhorn, NE area (ZIP 68022). 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 →