ZIP code 68378, covering Johnson, NE, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (49 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
Johnson has experienced 10 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
Johnson has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $114K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Johnson 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Johnson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Johnson has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 17, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Johnson was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 10, 2025, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Oct 22, 1996), causing $670K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68378 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Johnson, NE, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Johnson (ZIP 68378) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $114K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2010.
Johnson has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $400K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 8, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68378 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 10, 2025. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.8M in property damage in the Johnson, NE area (ZIP 68378). 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 →