Barneston, NE (ZIP 68309) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 28, 2019.
Barneston has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2010.
Barneston has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Barneston has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1956.
Barneston has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 15, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barneston was Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $2.1M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 10, 2007), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68309 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barneston, NE, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Barneston (ZIP 68309) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $275K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Barneston has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1956.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68309 was Heavy Snow, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $2.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Barneston, NE area (ZIP 68309). 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 →