Firth, NE (ZIP 68358) has experienced 102 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 73 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $221M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 66 injuries.
With 73 recorded incidents (72% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Firth 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 6, 2015.
Firth has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Firth has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $101.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Firth has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $16.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Firth has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 3 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Firth was Flood on May 6, 2015, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 22, 2004), causing $100M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($16.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68358 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Firth, NE, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Firth (ZIP 68358) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $101.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Firth has 9 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 $100.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 6, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68358 was Flood, which occurred on May 6, 2015. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $221M in property damage in the Firth, NE area (ZIP 68358). 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 →