Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Westerville, NE area (ZIP 68881). These include 38 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 38 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
Westerville has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 18, 2014.
Westerville has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $575K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 9, 2003.
Westerville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2019.
Westerville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 2016.
Westerville has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Westerville was Blizzard on Nov 27, 2005, which caused $1.8M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (Jun 18, 2008), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68881 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Westerville, NE, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $480K in property damage.
Yes, Westerville (ZIP 68881) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Westerville has 2 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 $575K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 9, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68881 was Blizzard, which occurred on Nov 27, 2005. This event caused $1.8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Westerville, NE area (ZIP 68881). 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 →