Hemingford, NE (ZIP 69348) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 205 natural disaster events on record. These include 186 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $499K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Hemingford is hailstorms, with 186 recorded events making up 91% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (4%) 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 $60.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 23, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $130.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 2, 2020.
Hemingford has experienced 4 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 $58K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 8, 2013.
Hemingford has experienced 3 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 Jan 13, 2021.
Hemingford has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 18, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hemingford was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 28, 2006, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69348 has experienced 205 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (186 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 91% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hemingford, NE, with 186 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.7K in property damage.
Hemingford has 11 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 $130.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 2, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69348 was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 28, 2006. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $499K in property damage in the Hemingford, NE area (ZIP 69348). 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 →