Government records show 221 natural disaster events affecting the Gibbon, NE area (ZIP 68840) — a notably active disaster history. These include 145 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $193M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gibbon is hailstorms, with 145 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $141.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (17%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2009.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $22.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (76%) 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 $11.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2020.
There have been 14 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% 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.
Gibbon 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 Gibbon was 5" Hail on Jun 12, 2002, which caused $52M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 9, 2014), causing $23M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 6, 2022 also caused significant damage ($18M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68840 has experienced 221 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (145 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (14 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gibbon, NE, with 145 events documented. These events have caused a combined $141.5M in property damage.
Yes, Gibbon (ZIP 68840) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2020.
Gibbon has 23 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $11.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68840 was 5" Hail, which occurred on Jun 12, 2002. This event caused $52M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $193M in property damage in the Gibbon, NE area (ZIP 68840). 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 →