ZIP code 68036, covering Linwood, NE, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 74 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.1M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Linwood is hailstorms, with 74 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Linwood 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Linwood has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Linwood has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Linwood has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 18, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Linwood was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 20, 1996), causing $6.7M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 20, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68036 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Linwood, NE, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.7M in property damage.
Yes, Linwood (ZIP 68036) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Linwood has 13 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 $30.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68036 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.1M in property damage in the Linwood, NE area (ZIP 68036). 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 →