Government records show 250 natural disaster events affecting the Bushnell, NE area (ZIP 69128) — a notably active disaster history. These include 229 hailstorms, 7 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (229 total). Of these, 11 (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 $12.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 10, 2025.
Bushnell has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 27, 2016.
Bushnell has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Bushnell has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Bushnell has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 11, 2010.
Bushnell has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bushnell was 1.8" Hail on Jun 25, 1997, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 7, 2000), causing $5M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 6, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69128 has experienced 250 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (229 events), severe wind events (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bushnell, NE, with 229 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bushnell (ZIP 69128) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 11, 2010.
Bushnell has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69128 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 25, 1997. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14M in property damage in the Bushnell, NE area (ZIP 69128). 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 →