ZIP code 69032, covering Hayes Center, NE, has 197 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 170 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (170 total). Of these, 4 (2%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 26, 2023.
Hayes Center has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $266K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 5, 2023.
Hayes Center has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hayes Center was EF2 Tornado on May 18, 2025, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Aug 28, 1997), causing $1.5M in damages. 4" Hail on Jun 4, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69032 has experienced 197 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (170 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hayes Center, NE, with 170 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.9M in property damage.
Yes, Hayes Center (ZIP 69032) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2023.
Hayes Center has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69032 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 18, 2025. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.1M in property damage in the Hayes Center, NE area (ZIP 69032). 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 →