ZIP code 69218, covering Merriman, NE, has 141 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 129 hailstorms, 4 blizzards, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $51.5M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 91% of all recorded events (129 total). 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 $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2025.
Merriman has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $51M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2009.
Merriman has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 20, 1993.
Merriman has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 11, 2021.
Merriman has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 10, 1977.
The most significant disaster event on record for Merriman was Blizzard on Apr 5, 1997, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Blizzard (Mar 23, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69218 has experienced 141 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (129 events), blizzards (4 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornadoes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Merriman, NE, with 129 events documented. These events have caused a combined $185K in property damage.
Merriman has 2 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 10, 1977.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69218 was Blizzard, which occurred on Apr 5, 1997. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $51.5M in property damage in the Merriman, NE area (ZIP 69218). 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 →