Omaha, NE (ZIP 68154) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 291 natural disaster events on record. These include 236 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $775M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 269 injuries.
With 236 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $501.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
There have been 20 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 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $397K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Omaha has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. 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 $255.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2016.
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 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Omaha was 1.8" Hail on Apr 10, 2001, which caused $300M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 6, 1975), causing $250M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 30, 2001 also caused significant damage ($200M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68154 has experienced 291 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (236 events), severe wind events (20 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Omaha, NE, with 236 events documented. These events have caused a combined $501.2M in property damage.
Yes, Omaha (ZIP 68154) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $397K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 24, 2025.
Omaha has 8 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 Apr 27, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68154 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 10, 2001. This event caused $300M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $775M in property damage in the Omaha, NE area (ZIP 68154). 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 →