Government records show 253 natural disaster events affecting the Big Springs, NE area (ZIP 69122) — a notably active disaster history. These include 225 hailstorms, 12 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (225 total). Of these, 5 (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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 16, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2024.
Big Springs has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $472K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2013.
Big Springs has experienced 2 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 $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Springs was 2" Hail on Jun 25, 1997, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 5, 1996), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on May 23, 2024 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69122 has experienced 253 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (225 events), severe wind events (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Springs, NE, with 225 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7.1M in property damage.
Yes, Big Springs (ZIP 69122) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $472K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2013.
Big Springs has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69122 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 25, 1997. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.5M in property damage in the Big Springs, NE area (ZIP 69122). 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 →