Federal records document 173 natural disaster events in the Albion, NE area (ZIP 68620). These include 144 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.9M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 144 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $4.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Albion has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $187K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Albion has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2021.
Albion has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2006.
Albion has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 17, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Albion was Winter Storm on Dec 30, 2006, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Apr 14, 2012), causing $4M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 14, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68620 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (144 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Albion, NE, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3M in property damage.
Yes, Albion (ZIP 68620) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $187K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Albion has 14 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 $4.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68620 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 30, 2006. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.9M in property damage in the Albion, NE area (ZIP 68620). 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 →