Whitman, NE (ZIP 69366) has experienced 192 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 180 hailstorms, 4 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Whitman is hailstorms, with 180 recorded events making up 94% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (6%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Whitman has experienced 4 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2024.
Whitman has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2024.
Whitman has experienced 3 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 30, 2019.
Whitman has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 30, 1990.
The most significant disaster event on record for Whitman was 1.8" Hail on Jun 29, 2000, which caused $420K in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (Jun 29, 2000), causing $420K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69366 has experienced 192 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (180 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Whitman, NE, with 180 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.8M in property damage.
Whitman has 4 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 $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69366 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Jun 29, 2000. This event caused $420K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Whitman, NE area (ZIP 69366). 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 →