ZIP code 69029, covering Farnam, NE, has 150 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 117 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 78% of all recorded events (117 total). Of these, 4 (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 $16M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (26%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2019.
Farnam has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $9.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Farnam has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Farnam has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 29, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farnam was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 8, 2013, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 11, 1997), causing $6M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 29, 2000 also caused significant damage ($4.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69029 has experienced 150 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (5 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farnam, NE, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16M in property damage.
Yes, Farnam (ZIP 69029) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $95K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2019.
Farnam 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69029 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Apr 8, 2013. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.8M in property damage in the Farnam, NE area (ZIP 69029). 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 →