ZIP code 68066, covering Wahoo, NE, has 140 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 99 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wahoo is hailstorms, with 99 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (7%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Wahoo has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Wahoo has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 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 Wahoo was EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1988, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $2.1M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 9, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68066 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wahoo, NE, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wahoo (ZIP 68066) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Wahoo has 12 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 Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68066 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 7, 1988. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.4M in property damage in the Wahoo, NE area (ZIP 68066). 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 →