Federal records document 149 natural disaster events in the Fort Calhoun, NE area (ZIP 68023). These include 101 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (101 total). Of these, 8 (8%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (73%) 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 $18.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Fort Calhoun has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Fort Calhoun has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 27, 2024.
Fort Calhoun 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 Fort Calhoun was 2.8" Hail on May 22, 2004, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 1, 2011), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Aug 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68023 has experienced 149 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (10 events), wildfires (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fort Calhoun, NE, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10M in property damage.
Yes, Fort Calhoun (ZIP 68023) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Fort Calhoun has 10 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68023 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 22, 2004. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.6M in property damage in the Fort Calhoun, NE area (ZIP 68023). 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 →