Wayne, NE (ZIP 68787) has experienced 128 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 92 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (92 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 1, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (25%) 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 $11.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2017.
Wayne has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Wayne has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2024.
Wayne has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Wayne has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 19, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wayne was Flood on Mar 13, 2019, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Jul 19, 1999), causing $3.3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68787 has experienced 128 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wayne, NE, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Wayne (ZIP 68787) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
Wayne has 20 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 $11.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68787 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 13, 2019. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22M in property damage in the Wayne, NE area (ZIP 68787). 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 →