ZIP code 68354, covering Fairmont, NE, has 160 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 121 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.7M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (121 total). 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 $30M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $54.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Fairmont has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Fairmont has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
Fairmont 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fairmont was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 11, 2014), causing $7.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 14, 2022 also caused significant damage ($6.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68354 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fairmont, NE, with 121 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30M in property damage.
Yes, Fairmont (ZIP 68354) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2005.
Fairmont has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $54.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68354 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $91.7M in property damage in the Fairmont, NE area (ZIP 68354). 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 →