Elmwood, NE (ZIP 68349) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 59 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 17, 2025.
Elmwood has experienced 9 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 2009.
Elmwood has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Elmwood has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2025.
Elmwood has experienced 4 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elmwood was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 12, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 23, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68349 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elmwood, NE, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Elmwood (ZIP 68349) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $625K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 2, 2024.
Elmwood has 9 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68349 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Elmwood, NE area (ZIP 68349). 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 →