ZIP code 69020, covering Bartley, NE, has 157 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 132 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.8M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 84% of all recorded events (132 total). Of these, 6 (5%) 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 $20.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Bartley has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.
Bartley has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 13, 2021.
Bartley has experienced 3 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 25, 2024.
Bartley has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 16, 1979.
Bartley has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bartley was 1.8" Hail on Jun 29, 2023, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jun 29, 2023), causing $6M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 14, 2014 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69020 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (132 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bartley, NE, with 132 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.8M in property damage.
Yes, Bartley (ZIP 69020) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2015.
Bartley has 10 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69020 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 29, 2023. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.8M in property damage in the Bartley, NE area (ZIP 69020). 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 →