Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Melbeta, NE area (ZIP 69355). These include 40 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 40 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
Melbeta has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 6, 2024.
Melbeta has experienced 5 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 3, 2003.
Melbeta has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Melbeta was 1.8" Hail on Jul 8, 2023, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 9, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages. Blizzard on Apr 6, 2024 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69355 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), blizzards (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Melbeta, NE, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.1M in property damage.
Melbeta has 5 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 $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 3, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69355 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 8, 2023. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Melbeta, NE area (ZIP 69355). 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 →