Federal records document 138 natural disaster events in the Lynch, NE area (ZIP 68746). These include 95 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 95 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (63%) 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 $58.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Lynch has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $343K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 9, 2013.
Lynch has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2008.
Lynch has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynch was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $36.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 14, 2019), causing $12M in damages. Flood on Mar 13, 2019 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68746 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), floods (24 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynch, NE, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $580K in property damage.
Yes, Lynch (ZIP 68746) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Lynch has 6 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 $525K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68746 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $36.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $60.1M in property damage in the Lynch, NE area (ZIP 68746). 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 →