Gothenburg, NE (ZIP 69138) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 279 natural disaster events on record. These include 216 hailstorms, 21 severe wind events, and 17 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $197.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 216 recorded incidents (77% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (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 $164.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2007.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2024.
Gothenburg has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Gothenburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Apr 3, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gothenburg was 2.8" Hail on Jun 29, 2024, which caused $100M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Jun 29, 2024), causing $26M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 17, 2005 also caused significant damage ($11M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69138 has experienced 279 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (216 events), severe wind events (21 events), tornadoes (17 events), blizzards (13 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gothenburg, NE, with 216 events documented. These events have caused a combined $164.1M in property damage.
Yes, Gothenburg (ZIP 69138) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 13, 2019.
Gothenburg has 17 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 $7.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69138 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 29, 2024. This event caused $100M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $197.3M in property damage in the Gothenburg, NE area (ZIP 69138). 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 →