Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 68446

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 68446, Nebraska

Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 68446 serves the Syracuse community. The semi-arid continental climate of this part of Nebraska — bringing hot summers, cold winters, and open-terrain wind exposure — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.

ZIP 68446's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.1/10 (Moderate) 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 wildfire and drought.

Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 68446's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 4.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and wildfire, as measured by FEMA across Nebraska. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

ZIP 68446's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.