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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 69155

Paxton, Nebraska

4.8out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 69155

ZIP 69155 scores 4.8/10 (Moderate risk), near the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hail.

Top Hazards

Hail Drought Wildfire

All 18 Hazard Scores

Hail
8.6
Drought
7.9
Wildfire
7.1
Lightning
6.4
Winter Weather
6.0
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Avalanche
4.5
Cold Wave
4.5
Strong Wind
4.4
Tornado
3.6
Landslide
3.0
Ice Storm
3.0
Earthquake
2.7
Extreme Heat
2.7
Hurricane
2.4
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 69155
4.8
Nebraska avg.
4.8
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” standard coverage usually sufficient

This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.

This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 69155, Nebraska

ZIP 69155 in Paxton sits in the Great Plains. Its semi-arid continental climate produces hot summers, cold winters, and open-terrain wind exposure, and notably one of the most tornado-active spring seasons in the central US. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 69155 carries an overall risk score of 4.8/10, placing it in the moderate category. Large hail is the dominant natural hazard, with supercell thunderstorms regularly producing damaging hailstones capable of destroying crops, vehicles, and roofs. The area also faces notable exposure to drought and wildfire.

Within Nebraska, ZIP 69155's risk is, near the 4.8/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Nebraska identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by drought and wildfire. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 69155's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that hail exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 69155: Hail preparedness

  • Document roof and property condition annually to streamline any future hail claims.
  • Impact-resistant (Class 4) roofing can reduce hail damage and may lower insurance premiums.
  • Park vehicles under cover when severe storms are forecast to avoid costly hail damage.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 69155

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 69155 from other communities in Nebraska County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

936

Rural

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Moderate Continental

Latitude 41.2Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Moderate β€” seasonal fire risk

Fire score: 7.1/10

Coordinates

41.1897Β° N, 101.3901Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 69155

Last 12 months Β· Source: Open-Meteo archive

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.