Fairbury, NE (ZIP 68352) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 246 natural disaster events on record. These include 193 hailstorms, 22 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $36.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 193 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2015.
Fairbury has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
Fairbury has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 30, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairbury was EF2 Tornado on May 22, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 7, 2015), causing $5.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jun 13, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68352 has experienced 246 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (193 events), severe wind events (22 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (12 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairbury, NE, with 193 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Fairbury (ZIP 68352) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2015.
Fairbury has 17 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 $26.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68352 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $36.7M in property damage in the Fairbury, NE area (ZIP 68352). 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 →