ZIP code 68936, covering Edison, NE, has 197 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 152 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $137.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 152 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $107.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 23, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Edison has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Edison has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $20.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2021.
Edison has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $157.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1999.
Edison has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Edison was 2.8" Hail on May 11, 2005, which caused $42.5M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 30, 2018), causing $21M in damages. Flash Flood on May 11, 2005 also caused significant damage ($15M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68936 has experienced 197 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (152 events), severe wind events (16 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edison, NE, with 152 events documented. These events have caused a combined $107.8M in property damage.
Yes, Edison (ZIP 68936) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2021.
Edison has 8 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 $157.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68936 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on May 11, 2005. This event caused $42.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $137.9M in property damage in the Edison, NE area (ZIP 68936). 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 →