Dickens, NE (ZIP 69132) has experienced 118 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 94 hailstorms, 8 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.4M. Across all recorded events, 8 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 94 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
Dickens has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $154K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2025.
Dickens has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $512.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
Dickens has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 11, 2013.
Dickens has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $605K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dickens was 1.8" Hail on Jun 25, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 11, 2013), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69132 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dickens, NE, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4M in property damage.
Yes, Dickens (ZIP 69132) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $605K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 17, 2015.
Dickens has 6 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 $512.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69132 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 25, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.4M in property damage in the Dickens, NE area (ZIP 69132). 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 →