Government records show 233 natural disaster events affecting the Paxton, NE area (ZIP 69155) — a notably active disaster history. These include 204 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 88% of all recorded events (204 total). Of these, 4 (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 $17.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $167K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 24, 2018.
Paxton has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $473K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 27, 2019.
Paxton has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $612.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 17, 2018.
Paxton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 20, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paxton was 1.8" Hail on Jul 25, 1996, which caused $10.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 5, 1996), causing $3M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 8, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69155 has experienced 233 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (204 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paxton, NE, with 204 events documented. These events have caused a combined $17.5M in property damage.
Yes, Paxton (ZIP 69155) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $473K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 27, 2019.
Paxton has 7 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 $612.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 17, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69155 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 25, 1996. This event caused $10.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.8M in property damage in the Paxton, NE area (ZIP 69155). 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 →