ZIP code 69347, covering Hay Springs, NE, has 185 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 164 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (164 total). Of these, 5 (3%) 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 $376K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
Hay Springs has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $752.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2006.
Hay Springs has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $177K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 13, 2021.
Hay Springs has experienced 2 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 $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 4, 2009.
Hay Springs has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hay Springs was EF1 Tornado on Jun 14, 1980, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 8, 1957), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69347 has experienced 185 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (164 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hay Springs, NE, with 164 events documented. These events have caused a combined $376K in property damage.
Yes, Hay Springs (ZIP 69347) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2011.
Hay Springs has 9 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 $752.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69347 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 14, 1980. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Hay Springs, NE area (ZIP 69347). 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 →