Imperial, NE (ZIP 69033) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 298 natural disaster events on record. These include 246 hailstorms, 24 severe wind events, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $47.3M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 246 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (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 $15.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $464K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes 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 tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $31.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2019.
Imperial has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $215K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Imperial has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Imperial was EF2 Tornado on Jun 1, 1990, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (Aug 17, 1999), causing $5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 21, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69033 has experienced 298 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (246 events), severe wind events (24 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (7 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Imperial, NE, with 246 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15.2M in property damage.
Yes, Imperial (ZIP 69033) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $215K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Imperial 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 $31.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69033 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 1, 1990. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $47.3M in property damage in the Imperial, NE area (ZIP 69033). 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 →