Arnold, NE (ZIP 69120) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 232 natural disaster events on record. These include 182 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
With 182 recorded incidents (78% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 9 (5%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $952.3K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events 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 wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $145K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 9, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 13, 2018.
Arnold has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $975K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Arnold has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arnold was 4" Hail on Jul 19, 2025, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 11, 2010), causing $335K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69120 has experienced 232 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (182 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (13 events), earthquakes (12 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arnold, NE, with 182 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Yes, Arnold (ZIP 69120) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $975K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Arnold has 15 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 $952.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69120 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Jul 19, 2025. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.9M in property damage in the Arnold, NE area (ZIP 69120). 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 →