Richland, NE (ZIP 68601) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 295 natural disaster events on record. These include 223 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Richland is hailstorms, with 223 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (3%) 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 $29.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (55%) 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $910K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Richland has experienced 3 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Richland was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (May 15, 1999), causing $7.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($6.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68601 has experienced 295 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (223 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (19 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Richland, NE, with 223 events documented. These events have caused a combined $29.4M in property damage.
Yes, Richland (ZIP 68601) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Richland has 28 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68601 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $12M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.9M in property damage in the Richland, NE area (ZIP 68601). 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 →