Waco, NE (ZIP 68460) has experienced 190 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 134 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $159.4M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waco is hailstorms, with 134 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $36.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $64.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 11, 2014.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (60%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 23, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $52.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2022.
Waco has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2015.
Waco has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waco was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2022, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68460 has experienced 190 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (134 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waco, NE, with 134 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36.4M in property damage.
Yes, Waco (ZIP 68460) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2015.
Waco has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $64.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 11, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68460 was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 14, 2022. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $159.4M in property damage in the Waco, NE area (ZIP 68460). 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 →