Adams, NE (ZIP 68301) has experienced 126 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 96 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 96 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $24.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Adams has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Adams has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Adams has experienced 2 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 $550K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Adams was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jul 20, 2000), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 26, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68301 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Adams, NE, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Adams (ZIP 68301) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Adams has 19 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $24.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68301 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.7M in property damage in the Adams, NE area (ZIP 68301). 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 →