With 247 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 69145 in Kimball, NE has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 220 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Kimball is hailstorms, with 220 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (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 $12.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 10, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 26, 2023.
Kimball has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2016.
Kimball has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Kimball has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 7, 2022.
Kimball has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kimball was 1.8" Hail on Jun 25, 1997, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (May 7, 2000), causing $5M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 6, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69145 has experienced 247 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (220 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kimball, NE, with 220 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.4M in property damage.
Yes, Kimball (ZIP 69145) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $255K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2015.
Kimball has 11 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 $100.1K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 26, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69145 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 25, 1997. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.5M in property damage in the Kimball, NE area (ZIP 69145). 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 →