Federal records document 160 natural disaster events in the Auburn, NE area (ZIP 68305). These include 108 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Auburn is hailstorms, with 108 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $932K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 14 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $852.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Auburn has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Auburn has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 17, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Auburn was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 10, 2025, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Oct 22, 1996), causing $670K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68305 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Auburn, NE, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Auburn (ZIP 68305) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $932K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Auburn has 14 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 $852.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68305 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 10, 2025. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Auburn, NE area (ZIP 68305). 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 →