Federal records document 185 natural disaster events in the Omaha, NE area (ZIP 68116). These include 143 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 7 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.1M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 147 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (143 total). Of these, 5 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Omaha has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Omaha has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $292K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Omaha has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Omaha has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have 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 Omaha was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $14.1M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Jul 22, 2005), causing $3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 26, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68116 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), severe wind events (13 events), extreme cold events (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Omaha, NE, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $202K in property damage.
Yes, Omaha (ZIP 68116) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $292K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Omaha has 5 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 Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68116 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $14.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.1M in property damage in the Omaha, NE area (ZIP 68116). 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 →