Government records show 603 natural disaster events affecting the North Platte, NE area (ZIP 69101) — a notably active disaster history. These include 514 hailstorms, 52 severe wind events, and 19 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 85% of all recorded events (514 total). Of these, 11 (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 $54.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
Severe wind events account for 9% of the disaster record here, with 52 events documented. 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 3% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (21%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 2% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (46%) 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 $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
North Platte has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Platte was 2.5" Hail on Apr 14, 2012, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jul 20, 2003), causing $7M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 30, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69101 has experienced 603 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (514 events), severe wind events (52 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (13 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Platte, NE, with 514 events documented. These events have caused a combined $54.4M in property damage.
Yes, North Platte (ZIP 69101) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $875K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
North Platte 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69101 was 2.5" Hail, which occurred on Apr 14, 2012. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.9M in property damage in the North Platte, NE area (ZIP 69101). 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 →