Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Wisner, NE area (ZIP 68791). These include 69 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (64% 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 $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (26%) 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 $9.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 3, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (55%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2024.
Wisner has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Wisner has experienced 1 blizzard on record. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 9, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wisner was EF4 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 17, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Jun 16, 2014 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68791 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (4 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wisner, NE, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $75K in property damage.
Yes, Wisner (ZIP 68791) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2024.
Wisner has 23 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 $9.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 3, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68791 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 16, 2014. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.6M in property damage in the Wisner, NE area (ZIP 68791). 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 →