Falls City, NE (ZIP 68355) has experienced 132 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 87 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M.
With 87 recorded incidents (66% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (5%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (45%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Falls City has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $315K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Falls City has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Falls City 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Falls City was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 91 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 30, 2024), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Oct 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($830K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68355 has experienced 132 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (87 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Falls City, NE, with 87 events documented.
Yes, Falls City (ZIP 68355) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Falls City has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $315K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68355 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Falls City, NE area (ZIP 68355). 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 →