Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Friend, NE area (ZIP 68359). These include 86 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $99.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Friend is hailstorms, with 86 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $22M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $67.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Friend has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $463K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2015.
Friend has experienced 2 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Friend was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 9, 2025), causing $16.1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 11, 2014 also caused significant damage ($7.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68359 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Friend, NE, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.3M in property damage.
Yes, Friend (ZIP 68359) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $463K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2015.
Friend has 16 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 $22M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68359 was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 14, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $99.9M in property damage in the Friend, NE area (ZIP 68359). 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 →