Haigler, NE (ZIP 69030) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 208 natural disaster events on record. These include 178 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 178 recorded incidents (86% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 6 (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 $791.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2024.
Haigler has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $675K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
Haigler has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $231.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2023.
Haigler 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.
Haigler 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 Haigler was 4" Hail on May 22, 1996, which caused $400K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 11, 1984), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69030 has experienced 208 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (178 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Haigler, NE, with 178 events documented. These events have caused a combined $791.3K in property damage.
Yes, Haigler (ZIP 69030) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $231.4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2023.
Haigler has 9 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $675K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69030 was 4" Hail, which occurred on May 22, 1996. This event caused $400K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Haigler, NE area (ZIP 69030). 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 →