Federal records document 98 natural disaster events in the Western, NE area (ZIP 68464). These include 77 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 77 recorded incidents (79% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Western has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $459K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
Western has experienced 8 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 30, 2018.
Western 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 7, 1998.
Western has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Western was EF2 Tornado on May 22, 2004, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 15, 1992), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68464 has experienced 98 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Western, NE, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Western (ZIP 68464) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $459K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
Western has 8 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 $22.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 30, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68464 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 22, 2004. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.8M in property damage in the Western, NE area (ZIP 68464). 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 →