Federal records document 105 natural disaster events in the Howells, NE area (ZIP 68641). These include 73 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M.
With 73 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $206K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Howells has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Howells has experienced 5 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2010.
Howells 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $23K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 5, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Howells was EF1 Tornado on Jun 17, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 4, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68641 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (73 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Howells, NE, with 73 events documented. These events have caused a combined $206K in property damage.
Yes, Howells (ZIP 68641) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2010.
Howells has 19 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68641 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 17, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Howells, NE area (ZIP 68641). 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 →