ZIP code 68465, covering Wilber, NE, has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 114 hailstorms, 19 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $127.7M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 75% of all recorded events (114 total). 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (42%) 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 $103.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
Wilber has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $20.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2004.
Wilber has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Wilber 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilber was Flood on May 6, 2015, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 22, 2004), causing $20M 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 68465 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), floods (19 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilber, NE, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Wilber (ZIP 68465) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $103.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2017.
Wilber has 9 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 $20.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68465 was Flood, which occurred on May 6, 2015. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $127.7M in property damage in the Wilber, NE area (ZIP 68465). 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 →