Mitchell, NE (ZIP 69357) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 384 natural disaster events on record. These include 340 hailstorms, 20 severe wind events, and 16 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mitchell is hailstorms, with 340 recorded events making up 89% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (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 $114.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 18, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $738.5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Mitchell 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.
Mitchell has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2009.
Mitchell has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mitchell was 2.8" Hail on Jun 27, 1999, which caused $57M in property damage. Another major event was 3" Hail (Jul 4, 2001), causing $50M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jun 23, 2023 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69357 has experienced 384 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (340 events), severe wind events (20 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mitchell, NE, with 340 events documented. These events have caused a combined $114.2M in property damage.
Yes, Mitchell (ZIP 69357) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2009.
Mitchell has 16 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $738.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 20, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69357 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 27, 1999. This event caused $57M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.1M in property damage in the Mitchell, NE area (ZIP 69357). 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 →