Potter, NE (ZIP 69156) has experienced 191 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 160 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
With 160 recorded incidents (84% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 7, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2016.
Potter has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Potter has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Potter has experienced 3 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 $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Potter was 2.8" Hail on Jun 26, 1999, which caused $26M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 27, 1985), causing $2.5M 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 69156 has experienced 191 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (160 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Potter, NE, with 160 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.5M in property damage.
Yes, Potter (ZIP 69156) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $260K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 9, 2015.
Potter 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69156 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 26, 1999. This event caused $26M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.3M in property damage in the Potter, NE area (ZIP 69156). 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 →