Federal records document 153 natural disaster events in the Lincoln, NE area (ZIP 68512). These include 127 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $116.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 36 injuries.
With 127 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 14, 2025.
Lincoln has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Lincoln has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Lincoln has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $16.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Lincoln has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Lincoln has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln was Flood on May 6, 2015, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was Heavy Snow (Oct 25, 1997), causing $16.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68512 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (127 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, NE, with 127 events documented.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 68512) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
Lincoln has 5 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 $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 1, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68512 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 $116.6M in property damage in the Lincoln, NE area (ZIP 68512). 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 →