ZIP code 68789, covering Winnetoon, NE, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 57 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.5M. A total of 101 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Winnetoon is hailstorms, with 57 recorded events making up 77% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Winnetoon has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 4, 2013.
Winnetoon has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Winnetoon has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
Winnetoon has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winnetoon was Winter Storm on Nov 28, 2005, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 20, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. 2.5" Hail on Aug 14, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68789 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (57 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winnetoon, NE, with 57 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2M in property damage.
Yes, Winnetoon (ZIP 68789) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $42K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2017.
Winnetoon has 8 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68789 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Nov 28, 2005. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.5M in property damage in the Winnetoon, NE area (ZIP 68789). 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 →