Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 68861 in Odessa, NE. These include 21 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Odessa is hailstorms, with 21 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (58%) 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 $10.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Odessa has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 2008.
Odessa has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 2023.
Odessa has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 1, 2013.
Odessa 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 Odessa was Ice Storm on Dec 29, 2006, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 14, 2022), causing $2.4M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Jul 22, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68861 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Odessa, NE, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.5M in property damage.
Yes, Odessa (ZIP 68861) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $530K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 1, 2013.
Odessa has 4 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68861 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 29, 2006. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.4M in property damage in the Odessa, NE area (ZIP 68861). 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 →