Nebraska is located in the Midwest region of the United States. The most significant natural hazards for homeowners in Nebraska are tornadoes, severe storms, winter storms. Each hazard below is rated from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) based on public hazard data, with practical guidance on what the rating means for your home.

Emergency preparedness in Nebraska is coordinated by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, which publishes alerts, evacuation information and preparedness guides for residents.

Risk levels in Nebraska

Tornadoes Nebraska is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to tornadoes. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should treat… Very High Severe Storms Nebraska is among the most exposed states in the nation when it comes to severe storms. The risk is very high, and every homeowner should… Very High Winter Storms winter storms represents a high risk for homeowners in Nebraska. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead… High Drought drought represents a high risk for homeowners in Nebraska. Damaging events occur frequently, and preparing your home and family ahead of… High Flooding Nebraska has a moderate risk of flooding. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure, review… Moderate Extreme Heat Nebraska has a moderate risk of extreme heat. Damaging events happen regularly enough that homeowners should understand their exposure,… Moderate Wildfires wildfires poses a low risk in Nebraska. Significant events are infrequent, but localized incidents do occur and basic preparedness protects… Low Hurricanes Nebraska faces a very low risk from hurricanes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Earthquakes Nebraska faces a very low risk from earthquakes compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low Landslides Nebraska faces a very low risk from landslides compared with most other states. While major events are uncommon, homeowners should still… Very Low