Hastings, NE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hastings is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Adams County, NE. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and drought.
Storm events near Hastings
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hastings's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hastings 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 Adams County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hastings along with the rest of the county, not a Hastings-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 42.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 32.8 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 24.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 50.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 18.9 | Very Low |
| Drought | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 98.7 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 84.6 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 6.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 90 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 59.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Adams County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hastings, NE at risk of?
Hastings 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 Adams County, where Hastings is located, are hail, strong wind, and drought.
What is Hastings's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Adams County, where Hastings is located, scoring 98.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Hastings a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Hastings carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Adams County.
Has Hastings had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 244 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hastings since 2016.