Bennington, NE (ZIP 68007) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 209 natural disaster events on record. These include 159 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.1M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 126 injuries.
With 159 recorded incidents (76% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (4%) 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 $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 21, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Bennington has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 21, 2024.
Bennington has experienced 7 extreme cold events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 19, 2025.
Bennington has experienced 6 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 5 (83%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Heat-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Bennington has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $14.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennington was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $14.1M in property damage. Another major event was Heat (Jul 22, 2005), causing $3M in damages. 104 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Oct 1, 2002 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68007 has experienced 209 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (159 events), severe wind events (18 events), floods (9 events), extreme cold events (7 events), extreme heat events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and tornadoes (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennington, NE, with 159 events documented. These events have caused a combined $202K in property damage.
Yes, Bennington (ZIP 68007) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 21, 2024.
Bennington has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 17, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68007 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $14.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.1M in property damage in the Bennington, NE area (ZIP 68007). 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 →