Benkelman, NE (ZIP 69021) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 258 natural disaster events on record. These include 207 hailstorms, 30 severe wind events, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.5M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 207 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (3%) 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 $179.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (13%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $526.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2025.
Benkelman has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2023.
Benkelman has experienced 8 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
Benkelman has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $166K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 14, 2011.
Benkelman has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Benkelman was Flood on May 26, 2023, which caused $790K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 18, 2025), causing $575K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69021 has experienced 258 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (207 events), severe wind events (30 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Benkelman, NE, with 207 events documented. These events have caused a combined $179.5K in property damage.
Yes, Benkelman (ZIP 69021) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2023.
Benkelman has 8 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69021 was Flood, which occurred on May 26, 2023. This event caused $790K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.5M in property damage in the Benkelman, NE area (ZIP 69021). 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 →