STATE RISK ROLL-UP

Nebraska

Across 93 counties, FEMA rates 1 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.

How the counties rate

Low90

Moderate2

Elevated1

High0

Dominant hazards

The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Nebraska's counties:

Drought — 13 counties
Winter weather — 9 counties
Tornado — 4 counties
Extreme heat — 1 county

Highest-risk counties

County	FEMA composite	Score
Douglas County	Relatively High	96
Lancaster County	Relatively Moderate	91
Sarpy County	Relatively Moderate	84
Hall County	Relatively Low	74
Platte County	Relatively Low	71
Dodge County	Relatively Low	67

State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.

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FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-08