Federal records document 157 natural disaster events in the Cairo, NE area (ZIP 68824). These include 94 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 20 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.2M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 53 injuries.
With 94 recorded incidents (60% 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 $25.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (24%) 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 $35.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2004.
There have been 20 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (65%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
Cairo has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Cairo has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 12, 2004.
Cairo 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 Cairo was EF4 Tornado on May 8, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 29, 2006), causing $10M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($6.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68824 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (20 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cairo, NE, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25.5M in property damage.
Yes, Cairo (ZIP 68824) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Cairo has 21 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 $35.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68824 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.2M in property damage in the Cairo, NE area (ZIP 68824). 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 →