Federal records document 95 natural disaster events in the Halsey, NE area (ZIP 69142). These include 69 hailstorms, 13 wildfires, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Halsey is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $345K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 6, 2023.
Halsey has experienced 5 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Halsey has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 6, 1986.
Halsey has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Halsey has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 19, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Halsey was EF2 Tornado on Aug 6, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 6, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69142 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), wildfires (13 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Halsey, NE, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $345K in property damage.
Yes, Halsey (ZIP 69142) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $195K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Halsey has 4 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 6, 1986.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69142 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Halsey, NE area (ZIP 69142). 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 →