Gretna, NE (ZIP 68028) has experienced 192 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 132 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $120.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
With 132 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $54M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Gretna 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.
Gretna 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 Gretna 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 68028 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gretna, NE, with 132 events documented.
Yes, Gretna (ZIP 68028) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Gretna has 18 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68028 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 $120.3M in property damage in the Gretna, NE area (ZIP 68028). 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 →