With 213 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 68956 in Kenesaw, NE has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 148 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 15 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $139.3M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kenesaw is hailstorms, with 148 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $73.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 2, 1999.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $23.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 25, 2020.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 23, 2024.
Kenesaw has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kenesaw was Winter Storm on Oct 25, 1997, which caused $16.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jul 9, 2014), causing $11M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 9, 2014 also caused significant damage ($8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 68956 has experienced 213 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (148 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (15 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (15 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kenesaw, NE, with 148 events documented. These events have caused a combined $73.8M in property damage.
Yes, Kenesaw (ZIP 68956) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 25, 2020.
Kenesaw has 19 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 $13.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 2, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 68956 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Oct 25, 1997. This event caused $16.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $139.3M in property damage in the Kenesaw, NE area (ZIP 68956). 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 →