Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Bennet, NE area (ZIP 68317). These include 82 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $139.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 44 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Bennet is hailstorms, with 82 recorded events making up 71% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (12%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2022.
Bennet has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Bennet has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $16.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 10, 2013.
Bennet has experienced 3 extreme heat events 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 heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2024.
Bennet has experienced 2 extreme cold events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bennet was Flood on May 6, 2015, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 22, 2004), causing $20M in damages. Heavy Snow on Oct 25, 1997 also caused significant damage ($16.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68317 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (82 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), extreme cold events (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bennet, NE, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Bennet (ZIP 68317) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2015.
Bennet has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $23.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68317 was Flood, which occurred on May 6, 2015. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $139.5M in property damage in the Bennet, NE area (ZIP 68317). 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 →