Government records show 243 natural disaster events affecting the Grant, NE area (ZIP 69140) — a notably active disaster history. These include 213 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (213 total). Of these, 10 (5%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 28, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2007.
Grant 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 $640K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2011.
Grant 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 Grant was 1" Hail on Jun 25, 1997, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 2, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69140 has experienced 243 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (213 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (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 Grant, NE, with 213 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.8M in property damage.
Yes, Grant (ZIP 69140) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $640K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2011.
Grant has 12 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 $6.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69140 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jun 25, 1997. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26.6M in property damage in the Grant, NE area (ZIP 69140). 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 →