Wood River, NE (ZIP 68883) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 291 natural disaster events on record. These include 195 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $150.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (195 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $77.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 17, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $45.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (73%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (65%) 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 $10.9M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2021.
Wood River 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 Wood River was EF4 Tornado on May 8, 1965, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 9, 2014), causing $11M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 29, 2006 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68883 has experienced 291 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (195 events), tornadoes (35 events), floods (22 events), blizzards (20 events), severe wind events (17 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wood River, NE, with 195 events documented. These events have caused a combined $77.9M in property damage.
Yes, Wood River (ZIP 68883) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2024.
Wood River has 35 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 $45.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68883 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 1965. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $150.3M in property damage in the Wood River, NE area (ZIP 68883). 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 →