ZIP code 68966, covering Orleans, NE, has 173 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 125 hailstorms, 19 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $82.7M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 125 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $46.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2011.
Orleans has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 12, 2020.
Orleans has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2021.
Orleans 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 Orleans was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2014, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 29, 2023), causing $6M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 29, 2023 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68966 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (125 events), severe wind events (19 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Orleans, NE, with 125 events documented. These events have caused a combined $46.9M in property damage.
Yes, Orleans (ZIP 68966) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2021.
Orleans has 11 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68966 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 14, 2014. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $82.7M in property damage in the Orleans, NE area (ZIP 68966). 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 →