With 243 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 69022 in Cambridge, NE has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 199 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $58M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Cambridge is hailstorms, with 199 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (4%) 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 $42M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $13.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 16, 2022.
Cambridge 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.
Cambridge 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.
Cambridge has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $38K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cambridge 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 Apr 8, 2013 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69022 has experienced 243 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (199 events), tornadoes (16 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), floods (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cambridge, NE, with 199 events documented. These events have caused a combined $42M in property damage.
Yes, Cambridge (ZIP 69022) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 9, 2015.
Cambridge has 16 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69022 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 $58M in property damage in the Cambridge, NE area (ZIP 69022). 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 →