Moorefield, NE (ZIP 69039) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 92 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 92 recorded incidents (81% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $10.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Moorefield has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $612K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 17, 2019.
Moorefield has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2022.
Moorefield has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2008.
Moorefield 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 Moorefield 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 69039 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (92 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), floods (4 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Moorefield, NE, with 92 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.4M in property damage.
Yes, Moorefield (ZIP 69039) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $85K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2008.
Moorefield has 9 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 $612K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 17, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69039 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 $19.2M in property damage in the Moorefield, NE area (ZIP 69039). 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 →