Odell, NE (ZIP 68415) has experienced 107 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 77 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.3M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Odell is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (8%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2022.
Odell has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2018.
Odell has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
Odell has experienced 2 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Odell was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2006, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 6, 1978), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jul 6, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68415 has experienced 107 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Odell, NE, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.
Yes, Odell (ZIP 68415) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2007.
Odell has 20 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 $13.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68415 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2006. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.3M in property damage in the Odell, NE area (ZIP 68415). 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 →