ZIP code 68420, covering Pawnee City, NE, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $924K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (76 total). Of these, 4 (5%) 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 Jun 26, 2025.
Pawnee City 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 $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Pawnee City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2024.
Pawnee 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 $870K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
Pawnee City has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pawnee City was Winter Storm on Oct 22, 1996, which caused $670K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68420 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pawnee City, NE, with 76 events documented.
Yes, Pawnee City (ZIP 68420) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Pawnee City 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 $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68420 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Oct 22, 1996. This event caused $670K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $924K in property damage in the Pawnee City, NE area (ZIP 68420). 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 →