Ansley, NE (ZIP 68814) has experienced 180 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 143 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 34 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (143 total). 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2001.
Ansley has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 18, 2014.
Ansley has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2022.
Ansley has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2020.
Ansley has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ansley was 89 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 12, 2022, which caused $6.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 20, 1974), causing $2.5M in damages. Blizzard on Nov 27, 2005 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68814 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ansley, NE, with 143 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Ansley (ZIP 68814) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $155K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2020.
Ansley has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68814 was 89 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 12, 2022. This event caused $6.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.7M in property damage in the Ansley, NE area (ZIP 68814). 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 →