ZIP code 68957, covering Lawrence, NE, has 141 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 95 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $94.5M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 95 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (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 $26.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $56.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 24, 2016.
Lawrence 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 15, 2017.
Lawrence has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $3.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 18, 2025.
Lawrence has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
Lawrence has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 10, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lawrence was EF4 Tornado on Mar 13, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 13, 1990), causing $25M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 19, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68957 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (95 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (9 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lawrence, NE, with 95 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lawrence (ZIP 68957) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 18, 2025.
Lawrence has 14 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 $56.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68957 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $94.5M in property damage in the Lawrence, NE area (ZIP 68957). 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 →