ZIP code 69221, covering Wood Lake, NE, has 89 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.5M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 79% of all recorded events (70 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 20, 2025.
Wood Lake 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.
Wood Lake 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $323K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 11, 2011.
Wood Lake has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2016.
Wood Lake has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 18, 2015.
Wood Lake has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wood Lake was 2" Hail on Jun 30, 1997, which caused $4.6M in property damage. Another major event was 109 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 22, 1999), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69221 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wood Lake, NE, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.
Wood Lake has 6 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 $323K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 11, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69221 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 1997. This event caused $4.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.5M in property damage in the Wood Lake, NE area (ZIP 69221). 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 →