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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 68341

De Witt, Nebraska

6.0out of 10
High Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 68341

ZIP 68341 scores 6.0/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Ice Storm Strong Wind

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail
9.0
Wildfire
8.2
Strong Wind
8.2
Ice Storm
8.2
Tornado
8.1
Winter Weather
8.1
Lightning
7.6
Drought
6.8
Extreme Heat
5.5
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Landslide
4.2
Earthquake
2.9
Cold Wave
2.7
Hurricane
2.4
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 68341
6.0
Nebraska avg.
4.8
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Above-average risk β€” check your policy limits

Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 68341, Nebraska

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 68341 serves the De Witt community. The semi-arid continental climate of this part of Nebraska β€” bringing hot summers, cold winters, and open-terrain wind exposure β€” directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 68341's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.0/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include ice storm and wind.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 68341's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly above the 4.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across Nebraska. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 68341 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hail and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.

What this means for ZIP 68341: Hail preparedness

  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.
  • Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.
  • Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 68341

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 68341 from other communities in Nebraska County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

821

Rural

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Moderate Continental

Latitude 40.4Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 8.2/10

Coordinates

40.3855Β° N, 96.9138Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 68341

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.