Lincoln, NE (ZIP 68517) has experienced 92 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 5 severe wind events, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 39 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lincoln is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 77% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 31, 2025.
Lincoln has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
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 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2016.
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.
Lincoln has experienced 3 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). The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $16.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 9, 2016), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68517 has experienced 92 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, NE, with 71 events documented.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 68517) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2016.
Lincoln has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68517 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $16.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.9M in property damage in the Lincoln, NE area (ZIP 68517). 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 →