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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 68732

Dixon, Nebraska

4.6out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 68732

ZIP 68732 scores 4.6/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Drought Landslide

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail
8.0
Drought
7.7
Landslide
7.7
Wildfire
7.2
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Ice Storm
4.6
Avalanche
4.5
Tornado
4.4
Extreme Heat
4.0
Winter Weather
3.6
Strong Wind
3.1
Cold Wave
2.8
Hurricane
2.4
Lightning
1.9
Earthquake
1.6
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 68732
4.6
Nebraska avg.
4.8
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

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

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 68732, Nebraska

ZIP 68732 in Dixon sits in the interior eastern United States. Its semi-arid continental climate produces hot summers, cold winters, and open-terrain wind exposure, and notably one of the most tornado-active spring seasons in the central US. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 68732 carries an overall risk score of 4.6/10, placing it in the moderate category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to drought and landslide.

Within Nebraska, ZIP 68732's risk is, near the 4.8/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Nebraska identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by drought and landslide. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 68732'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.

What this means for ZIP 68732: Hail preparedness

  • 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.
  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 68732

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 68732 from other communities in Nebraska County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

153

Rural

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Cool Continental

Latitude 42.5Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 7.2/10

Coordinates

42.4818Β° N, 96.9739Β° 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 68732

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.