Hendley, NE (ZIP 68946) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 38 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 3 extreme cold events. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.8M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (38 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
Hendley has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Hendley 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.
Hendley has experienced 3 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 $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 1990.
Hendley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2014.
Hendley has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 12, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hendley was 1.2" Hail on Jul 13, 2011, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jul 13, 2011), causing $2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 19, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68946 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hendley, NE, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9.3M in property damage.
Yes, Hendley (ZIP 68946) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 12, 2005.
Hendley has 3 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 $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 1990.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68946 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2011. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $11.8M in property damage in the Hendley, NE area (ZIP 68946). 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 →