Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Douglas, NE area (ZIP 68344). These include 52 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $23.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Douglas is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 73% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $22.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Douglas has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Douglas 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.
Douglas has experienced 1 flood 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Douglas was EF1 Tornado on May 22, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 26, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Oct 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68344 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Douglas, NE, with 52 events documented.
Yes, Douglas (ZIP 68344) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Douglas has 12 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 $22.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68344 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 $23.4M in property damage in the Douglas, NE area (ZIP 68344). 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 →