Papillion, NE (ZIP 68046) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 222 natural disaster events on record. These include 173 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $682M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 150 injuries.
With 173 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (5%) 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 24, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $421.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Papillion has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $252.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2017.
Papillion 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.
Papillion 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 Papillion was Flood on Mar 15, 2019, which caused $420M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 1975), causing $250M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($8.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68046 has experienced 222 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (173 events), severe wind events (18 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Papillion, NE, with 173 events documented.
Yes, Papillion (ZIP 68046) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $421.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Papillion has 9 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 $252.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68046 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 15, 2019. This event caused $420M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $682M in property damage in the Papillion, NE area (ZIP 68046). 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 →