ZIP code 69161, covering Seneca, NE, has 97 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 86 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $862K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (86 total). Of these, 5 (6%) 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 $655K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 9, 2025.
Seneca has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $82K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 1, 2019.
Seneca has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 4, 1999.
Seneca has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 1, 2025.
Seneca has experienced 1 wildfire on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 23, 2023.
Seneca has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 7, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Seneca was 1.8" Hail on Jun 29, 2000, which caused $420K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69161 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (3 events), earthquake (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Seneca, NE, with 86 events documented. These events have caused a combined $655K in property damage.
Seneca has 3 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 4, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69161 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 29, 2000. This event caused $420K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $862K in property damage in the Seneca, NE area (ZIP 69161). 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 →