ZIP code 69131, covering Dalton, NE, has 129 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 111 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (111 total). Of these, 7 (6%) 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 $835.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 6, 2025.
Dalton has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Dalton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 1998.
Dalton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dalton was EF3 Tornado on May 27, 1985, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Apr 6, 2024), causing $1.5M in damages. 2" Hail on Apr 23, 2008 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69131 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dalton, NE, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $835.7K in property damage.
Dalton has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 1998.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69131 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 27, 1985. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.3M in property damage in the Dalton, NE area (ZIP 69131). 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 →