Lexington, NE (ZIP 68850) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 216 natural disaster events on record. These include 160 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $86.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (160 total). 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 $62.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2023.
Lexington 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 Lexington was 1.2" Hail on Jul 10, 2014, which caused $11M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 18, 2012), causing $5.1M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 18, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68850 has experienced 216 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (160 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lexington, NE, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $62.7M in property damage.
Yes, Lexington (ZIP 68850) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Lexington has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68850 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 10, 2014. This event caused $11M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86.5M in property damage in the Lexington, NE area (ZIP 68850). 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 →