Federal records document 131 natural disaster events in the Amherst, NE area (ZIP 68812). These include 93 hailstorms, 14 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $109.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
With 93 recorded incidents (71% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $53.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Amherst has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $35.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2022.
Amherst has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
Amherst has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
Amherst has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amherst was Flash Flood on Jul 8, 2019, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 5" Hail (Jun 12, 2002), causing $13M in damages. 5" Hail on Jun 12, 2002 also caused significant damage ($13M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68812 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (93 events), blizzards (14 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amherst, NE, with 93 events documented. These events have caused a combined $53.9M in property damage.
Yes, Amherst (ZIP 68812) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2022.
Amherst has 9 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 $10.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68812 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 8, 2019. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $109.2M in property damage in the Amherst, NE area (ZIP 68812). 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 →