Hastings, NE (ZIP 68901) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 386 natural disaster events on record. These include 294 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 27 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $223.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (294 total). Of these, 5 (2%) 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 $117M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 $30.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $34.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (81%) 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 $17.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Hastings 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 Hastings was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 9, 2021, which caused $20M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Oct 25, 1997), causing $16.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 11, 2014 also caused significant damage ($12.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68901 has experienced 386 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (294 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (27 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (15 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hastings, NE, with 294 events documented. These events have caused a combined $117M in property damage.
Yes, Hastings (ZIP 68901) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2019.
Hastings has 28 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 $30.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68901 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 9, 2021. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $223.3M in property damage in the Hastings, NE area (ZIP 68901). 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 →