Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Lindsay, NE area (ZIP 68644). These include 71 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 2024.
Lindsay has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2018.
Lindsay has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $482K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2010.
Lindsay has experienced 3 blizzards 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 18, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lindsay was Winter Storm on Dec 30, 2006, which caused $3.2M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 30, 1954), causing $2.5M in damages. 1" Hail on Jul 16, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68644 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lindsay, NE, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.5M in property damage.
Yes, Lindsay (ZIP 68644) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $482K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2010.
Lindsay has 14 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 $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68644 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 30, 2006. This event caused $3.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.3M in property damage in the Lindsay, NE area (ZIP 68644). 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 →