Leigh, NE (ZIP 68643) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 52 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (52 total). Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Leigh has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Leigh has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Leigh 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.
Leigh has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 9, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leigh was EF4 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014, which caused $2.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 11, 2010), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Aug 4, 1996 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68643 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leigh, NE, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Leigh (ZIP 68643) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Leigh has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68643 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 2014. This event caused $2.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Leigh, NE area (ZIP 68643). 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 →