ZIP code 68138, covering Papillion, NE, has 187 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 155 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $264.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 177 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Papillion is hailstorms, with 155 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 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 $255.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 2008.
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 4 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $403K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2014.
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 EF4 Tornado on May 6, 1975, which caused $250M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $8.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 7, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68138 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (155 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Papillion, NE, with 155 events documented.
Yes, Papillion (ZIP 68138) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $403K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2014.
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 $255.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68138 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 6, 1975. This event caused $250M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $264.1M in property damage in the Papillion, NE area (ZIP 68138). 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 →