ZIP code 68045, covering Oakland, NE, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 66 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oakland is hailstorms, with 66 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 Sep 14, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Oakland has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2018.
Oakland has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Oakland 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 Oakland was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 1991, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Jul 15, 1950), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 22, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68045 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oakland, NE, with 66 events documented.
Yes, Oakland (ZIP 68045) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2018.
Oakland has 15 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 $7.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68045 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1991. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Oakland, NE area (ZIP 68045). 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 →