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Nebraska emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts Nebraska's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $1.3 billion, rated Relatively Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, hail and tornadoes.

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Nebraska's biggest natural hazards

FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).

Inland floodingRelatively Low$401 million a yearHow to prepare →

HailRelatively High$272 million a year

TornadoRelatively High$259 million a yearHow to prepare →

Strong windRelatively High$123 million a yearHow to prepare →

DroughtRelatively High$103 million a yearHow to prepare →

Cold waveRelatively Moderate$74 million a yearHow to prepare →

Heat waveRelatively Low$32 million a yearHow to prepare →

WildfireRelatively Low$21 million a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for inland flooding, tornadoes, strong wind and drought

Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes

TornadoTornado preparedness: watch vs warning, where to shelter and what to do afterGear: Weather radios

Strong windPower outage checklist: what to do before, during and afterGear: Portable power stations · Flashlights and lanterns

DroughtHow much water to store for an emergency: per person, per pet and for how longGear: Water storage containers

Official help in Nebraska

State emergency management: Emergency Management Agency
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More Nebraska government services: USA.gov

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Seasonal checklists for Nebraska

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