Kilgore, NE (ZIP 69216) has experienced 139 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 101 hailstorms, 14 wildfires, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 12 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Kilgore is hailstorms, with 101 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Kilgore has experienced 8 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2025.
Kilgore has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 11, 2021.
Kilgore has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $484K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 13, 2022.
Kilgore has experienced 2 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 6, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kilgore was EF2 Tornado on Jul 19, 1975, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 27, 2025), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69216 has experienced 139 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (101 events), wildfires (14 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kilgore, NE, with 101 events documented. These events have caused a combined $280K in property damage.
Yes, Kilgore (ZIP 69216) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 6, 2014.
Kilgore has 8 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 $4.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69216 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 19, 1975. 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 $5.3M in property damage in the Kilgore, NE area (ZIP 69216). 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 →