Genoa, NE (ZIP 68640) has experienced 159 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 122 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.4M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (122 total). 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $21.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $20.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Genoa has experienced 10 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). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 20, 2003.
Genoa has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Genoa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2023.
Genoa has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Genoa was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $12M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 21, 2024), causing $6.6M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 16, 1996 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68640 has experienced 159 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (122 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Genoa, NE, with 122 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.4M in property damage.
Yes, Genoa (ZIP 68640) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2025.
Genoa has 10 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 $655K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 20, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68640 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 $46.4M in property damage in the Genoa, NE area (ZIP 68640). 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 →