Ainsworth, NE (ZIP 69210) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 255 natural disaster events on record. These include 219 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.4M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ainsworth is hailstorms, with 219 recorded events making up 86% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Ainsworth has experienced 6 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $48K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 2009.
Ainsworth has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ainsworth was EF2 Tornado on Jul 7, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 30, 1997), causing $1.1M in damages. 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 19, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69210 has experienced 255 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (219 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (6 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ainsworth, NE, with 219 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Ainsworth (ZIP 69210) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Ainsworth has 14 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69210 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 7, 1979. 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 $8.4M in property damage in the Ainsworth, NE area (ZIP 69210). 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 →