Federal records document 198 natural disaster events in the Nebraska City, NE area (ZIP 68410). These include 124 hailstorms, 44 floods, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
With 124 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 29, 2025.
There have been 44 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (30%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Nebraska City 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Oct 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nebraska City was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 1, 2011), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 1, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68410 has experienced 198 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (124 events), floods (44 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (12 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nebraska City, NE, with 124 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Nebraska City (ZIP 68410) has 44 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2024.
Nebraska City has 16 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68410 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $5.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Nebraska City, NE area (ZIP 68410). 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 →