Federal records document 173 natural disaster events in the Long Pine, NE area (ZIP 69217). These include 144 hailstorms, 9 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 144 recorded incidents (83% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $407.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2025.
Long Pine has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2025.
Long Pine has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Long Pine 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.
Long Pine has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Long Pine was EF2 Tornado on Jul 7, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was 105 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jul 19, 2025), causing $1M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 30, 2010 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69217 has experienced 173 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (144 events), severe wind events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Long Pine, NE, with 144 events documented. These events have caused a combined $407.5K in property damage.
Yes, Long Pine (ZIP 69217) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $375K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Long Pine has 8 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69217 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 $6.1M in property damage in the Long Pine, NE area (ZIP 69217). 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 →