Federal records document 131 natural disaster events in the Purdum, NE area (ZIP 69157). These include 111 hailstorms, 6 wildfires, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Purdum is hailstorms, with 111 recorded events making up 85% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 22, 2025.
Purdum has experienced 6 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 25, 2023.
Purdum has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1987.
Purdum has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $21K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 19, 2006.
Purdum has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Purdum has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Purdum was EF2 Tornado on Aug 6, 1986, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Aug 6, 1986), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jul 7, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69157 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (111 events), wildfires (6 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 85% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Purdum, NE, with 111 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Purdum (ZIP 69157) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 12, 2010.
Purdum has 5 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69157 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 6, 1986. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.7M in property damage in the Purdum, NE area (ZIP 69157). 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 →