Grand Island, NE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Grand Island is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hall County, NE. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and drought.
Storm events near Grand Island
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Grand Island's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Grand Island 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 Hall County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Grand Island along with the rest of the county, not a Grand Island-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 50.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 70.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 30.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 17.1 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 89.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 31.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 91.8 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 98 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 86.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 6.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 64.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 91.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hall County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Grand Island, NE at risk of?
Grand Island is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Hall County, where Grand Island is located, are hail, winter weather, and drought.
What is Grand Island's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Hall County, where Grand Island is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Grand Island a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Grand Island carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hall County.
Has Grand Island had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 209 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Grand Island since 2016.