Wauneta, NE (ZIP 69045) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 227 natural disaster events on record. These include 190 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 190 recorded incidents (84% 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% 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 $568K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 29, 2023.
Wauneta has experienced 8 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 $462K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wauneta was Flash Flood on May 28, 2007, which caused $320K in property damage. Another major event was 1.5" Hail (Aug 28, 1997), causing $251K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69045 has experienced 227 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (190 events), severe wind events (18 events), floods (11 events), and tornadoes (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wauneta, NE, with 190 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wauneta (ZIP 69045) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 29, 2023.
Wauneta has 8 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 $462K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69045 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2007. This event caused $320K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.2M in property damage in the Wauneta, NE area (ZIP 69045). 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 →