ZIP code 69134, covering Elsie, NE, has 169 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 149 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (149 total). Of these, 3 (2%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2022.
Elsie has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
Elsie has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 21, 1995.
Elsie has experienced 1 blizzard on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 3, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elsie was 1" Hail on Jun 5, 1996, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 87 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 15, 1996), causing $1.6M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 28, 1997 also caused significant damage ($755K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69134 has experienced 169 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (149 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (4 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 Elsie, NE, with 149 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.1M in property damage.
Yes, Elsie (ZIP 69134) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $585K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
Elsie has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $650K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 21, 1995.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69134 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 5, 1996. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Elsie, NE area (ZIP 69134). 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 →