ZIP code 68882, covering Wolbach, NE, has 121 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $62.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wolbach is hailstorms, with 81 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.7M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2024.
Wolbach has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Wolbach has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Wolbach has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Wolbach 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 Wolbach was EF4 Tornado on May 8, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Aug 21, 1997), causing $4.2M in damages. Flash Flood on Jun 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68882 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wolbach, NE, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.2M in property damage.
Yes, Wolbach (ZIP 68882) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Wolbach has 18 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 $28.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68882 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $62.9M in property damage in the Wolbach, NE area (ZIP 68882). 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 →