Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the Henderson, NE area (ZIP 68371). These include 90 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 15 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $100M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Henderson is hailstorms, with 90 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $38.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $49.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Henderson has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2019.
Henderson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Henderson 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Henderson was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 14, 2022), causing $6.2M in damages. 2" Hail on Jun 14, 2022 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68371 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Henderson, NE, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $38.2M in property damage.
Yes, Henderson (ZIP 68371) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2019.
Henderson has 15 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 $49.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 14, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68371 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 $100M in property damage in the Henderson, NE area (ZIP 68371). 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 →