Federal records document 174 natural disaster events in the Indianola, NE area (ZIP 69034). These include 142 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Indianola is hailstorms, with 142 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (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 $487K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $143.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 4, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 22, 2008.
Indianola has experienced 3 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 25, 2024.
Indianola has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 16, 1979.
Indianola has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Indianola was EF2 Tornado on Aug 10, 1996, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 22, 2008), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69034 has experienced 174 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (142 events), severe wind events (14 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Indianola, NE, with 142 events documented. These events have caused a combined $487K in property damage.
Yes, Indianola (ZIP 69034) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2023.
Indianola has 13 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 22, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69034 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 10, 1996. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.1M in property damage in the Indianola, NE area (ZIP 69034). 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 →