ZIP code 68621, covering Ames, NE, has 152 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 108 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Ames is hailstorms, with 108 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (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 $22M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (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 $15.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
Ames has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 2023.
Ames has experienced 2 blizzards on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Ames has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 22, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ames was 2.8" Hail on Jun 20, 1996, which caused $22M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 4, 1996), causing $7M in damages. Flood on Jun 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68621 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ames, NE, with 108 events documented. These events have caused a combined $22M in property damage.
Yes, Ames (ZIP 68621) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 22, 2024.
Ames has 7 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 $505K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68621 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 20, 1996. This event caused $22M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.7M in property damage in the Ames, NE area (ZIP 68621). 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 →