ZIP code 68417, covering Otoe, NE, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 58 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (58 total). Of these, 4 (7%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 30, 2024.
Otoe has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Otoe has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2023.
Otoe 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2010.
Otoe 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 Otoe was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $5.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 12, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68417 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Otoe, NE, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Otoe (ZIP 68417) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $270K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2010.
Otoe has 6 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68417 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Otoe, NE area (ZIP 68417). 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 →