Federal records document 165 natural disaster events in the Wallace, NE area (ZIP 69169). These include 136 hailstorms, 14 severe wind events, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Wallace is hailstorms, with 136 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 29, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $499K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 22, 2022.
Wallace has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
Wallace has experienced 6 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $397.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 29, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wallace was 1.8" Hail on Jun 25, 1997, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 1" Hail (Jun 5, 1996), causing $3M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Aug 28, 1997 also caused significant damage ($755K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69169 has experienced 165 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (136 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (9 events), and tornadoes (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wallace, NE, with 136 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5M in property damage.
Yes, Wallace (ZIP 69169) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2015.
Wallace has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $397.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 29, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69169 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 25, 1997. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Wallace, NE area (ZIP 69169). 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 →