Chappell, NE (ZIP 69129) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 330 natural disaster events on record. These include 293 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 293 recorded incidents (89% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $795.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2018.
Chappell has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $202K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 18, 2013.
Chappell 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 Chappell was 2" Hail on Jun 25, 1997, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 27, 1999), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69129 has experienced 330 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (293 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (6 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 Chappell, NE, with 293 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Chappell (ZIP 69129) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $202K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 18, 2013.
Chappell has 14 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 $795.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69129 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 $7.4M in property damage in the Chappell, NE area (ZIP 69129). 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 →