Beatrice, NE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Beatrice is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Gage County, NE. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and wildfire.
Storm events near Beatrice
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Beatrice's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Beatrice itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Gage County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Beatrice along with the rest of the county, not a Beatrice-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 78.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 32.4 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 19.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 48.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 16.4 | Very Low |
| Drought | 63.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 88.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 78.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 33.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 72.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Gage County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Beatrice, NE at risk of?
Beatrice is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Gage County, where Beatrice is located, are hail, strong wind, and wildfire.
What is Beatrice's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Gage County, where Beatrice is located, scoring 88.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Beatrice a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Beatrice carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Gage County.
Has Beatrice had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 129 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Beatrice since 2016.