Lewellen, NE (ZIP 69147) has experienced 193 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 171 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 171 recorded incidents (89% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2024.
Lewellen has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $755K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 28, 2007.
Lewellen has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 29, 2016.
Lewellen has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 24, 2019.
Lewellen has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lewellen was 1.8" Hail on Jun 5, 1996, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 5, 1996), causing $2M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jun 27, 1999 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69147 has experienced 193 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (171 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (2 events), wildfires (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lewellen, NE, with 171 events documented. These events have caused a combined $7M in property damage.
Yes, Lewellen (ZIP 69147) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2007.
Lewellen has 6 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 $755K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 28, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69147 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 5, 1996. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.9M in property damage in the Lewellen, NE area (ZIP 69147). 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 →