ZIP code 68450, covering Tecumseh, NE, has 111 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 80 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (80 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 14, 2012.
Tecumseh has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Tecumseh has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Tecumseh has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 25, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tecumseh was EF1 Tornado on Apr 27, 1989, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Aug 10, 2025), causing $1.2M in damages. Flood on Apr 25, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68450 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tecumseh, NE, with 80 events documented.
Yes, Tecumseh (ZIP 68450) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2010.
Tecumseh has 17 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 14, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68450 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 1989. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Tecumseh, NE area (ZIP 68450). 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 →