ZIP code 69149, covering Lodgepole, NE, has 180 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 167 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 93% of all recorded events (167 total). Of these, 8 (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 $374K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
Lodgepole has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $605K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2007.
Lodgepole 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Lodgepole 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 6, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lodgepole was EF3 Tornado on Jun 27, 1960, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 1, 1958), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69149 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (167 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (2 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 93% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lodgepole, NE, with 167 events documented. These events have caused a combined $374K in property damage.
Yes, Lodgepole (ZIP 69149) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 6, 2010.
Lodgepole has 9 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 $605K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2007.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69149 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 27, 1960. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.1M in property damage in the Lodgepole, NE area (ZIP 69149). 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 →