ZIP code 68786, covering Wausa, NE, has 82 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 68 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wausa is hailstorms, with 68 recorded events making up 83% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 15, 2025.
Wausa has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2014.
Wausa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2023.
Wausa has experienced 2 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2010.
Wausa 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 30, 2006.
Wausa has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 6, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wausa was EF4 Tornado on Jun 23, 2003, which caused $3.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Aug 14, 1997), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 21, 1962 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68786 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (68 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wausa, NE, with 68 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Wausa (ZIP 68786) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $355K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2010.
Wausa has 7 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 $7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68786 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 23, 2003. This event caused $3.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.1M in property damage in the Wausa, NE area (ZIP 68786). 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 →