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68466 Wymore, NE — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Wymore, NE (68466)

Wymore, NE (ZIP 68466) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 74 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Wymore is hailstorms, with 74 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (7%) 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 $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 11, 2022.

🌊 Floods

Wymore has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.

💨 Severe wind events

Wymore has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2018.

❄️ Blizzards

Wymore has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Wymore was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2006, which caused $4.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Sep 25, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.1M).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Wymore, NE (68466)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68466 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (74 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 68466?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wymore, NE, with 74 events documented. These events have caused a combined $450K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 68466 (Wymore) prone to flooding?

Yes, Wymore (ZIP 68466) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.

Has Wymore (68466) ever been hit by a tornado?

Wymore has 15 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 $8.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 11, 2022.

What was the worst natural disaster in Wymore, NE?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68466 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2006. This event caused $4.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 68466?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.9M in property damage in the Wymore, NE area (ZIP 68466). 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 →

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