Federal records document 112 natural disaster events in the Bloomington, NE area (ZIP 68929). These include 77 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Bloomington is hailstorms, with 77 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (8%) 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 $17.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
Bloomington has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Bloomington has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Bloomington has experienced 9 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1999.
Bloomington has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 25, 2016.
Bloomington has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomington was 2.5" Hail on May 5, 2023, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 29, 2023), causing $3M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 29, 2006 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68929 has experienced 112 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomington, NE, with 77 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.4M in property damage.
Yes, Bloomington (ZIP 68929) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Bloomington has 9 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68929 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on May 5, 2023. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.5M in property damage in the Bloomington, NE area (ZIP 68929). 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 →