Farwell, NE (ZIP 68838) has experienced 141 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 105 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $96.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (105 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 $66.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 1, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Farwell has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $14M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 30, 2024.
Farwell has experienced 6 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 Jul 12, 2004.
Farwell has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farwell was 1.8" Hail on Jul 16, 2022, which caused $31M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jul 16, 2022), causing $5.5M in damages. 1.5" Hail on Jul 24, 2013 also caused significant damage ($5.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68838 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (105 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farwell, NE, with 105 events documented. These events have caused a combined $66.4M in property damage.
Yes, Farwell (ZIP 68838) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 30, 2024.
Farwell has 11 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 $10.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68838 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 16, 2022. This event caused $31M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $96.8M in property damage in the Farwell, NE area (ZIP 68838). 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 →