Government records show 265 natural disaster events affecting the Hershey, NE area (ZIP 69143) — a notably active disaster history. These include 232 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (232 total). Of these, 5 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 18, 2012.
Hershey has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2024.
Hershey 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.
Hershey has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $297K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 3, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hershey was 1.8" Hail on Jun 13, 1996, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Weather (Jan 11, 2013), causing $1M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 18, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69143 has experienced 265 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (232 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hershey, NE, with 232 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.8M in property damage.
Yes, Hershey (ZIP 69143) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $297K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 3, 2016.
Hershey has 14 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 18, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69143 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 13, 1996. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Hershey, NE area (ZIP 69143). 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 →