With 278 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 69127 in Brule, NE has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 244 hailstorms, 18 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Brule is hailstorms, with 244 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (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 $21.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 3, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $493K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2024.
Brule 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 $490K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2020.
Brule has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Brule was 1" Hail on Jun 25, 1997, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (May 23, 2024), causing $3.5M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 5, 1996 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69127 has experienced 278 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (244 events), severe wind events (18 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Brule, NE, with 244 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.5M in property damage.
Yes, Brule (ZIP 69127) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $490K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2020.
Brule has 12 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69127 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 25, 1997. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.3M in property damage in the Brule, NE area (ZIP 69127). 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 →