Salem, NE (ZIP 68433) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 64 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Salem is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 80% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (6%) 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 May 19, 2025.
Salem has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Salem has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Salem 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 $187K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Salem 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 10, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was Ice Storm on Dec 10, 2007, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 91 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Oct 30, 2024), causing $1.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Oct 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($830K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68433 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, NE, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 68433) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $187K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Salem has 5 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 $37.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68433 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 10, 2007. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.6M in property damage in the Salem, NE area (ZIP 68433). 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 →