Government agency data shows 25 natural disaster events for ZIP 68380 in Lewiston, NE. These include 13 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.6M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Lewiston is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
Lewiston has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2001.
Lewiston has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Lewiston 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 $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Lewiston has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 25, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewiston was Flood on Apr 25, 2008, which caused $1M 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 68380 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewiston, NE, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Lewiston (ZIP 68380) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 25, 2008.
Lewiston has 4 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 $675K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68380 was Flood, which occurred on Apr 25, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.6M in property damage in the Lewiston, NE area (ZIP 68380). 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 →