Lexington, NE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Lexington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dawson County, NE. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and drought.
Storm events near Lexington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Lexington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Lexington 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 Dawson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Lexington along with the rest of the county, not a Lexington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 65.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 43.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 29.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 72.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 18.5 | Very Low |
| Drought | 94.3 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 98.8 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 18.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 49 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 94.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dawson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Lexington, NE at risk of?
Lexington 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 Dawson County, where Lexington is located, are hail, strong wind, and drought.
What is Lexington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Dawson County, where Lexington is located, scoring 98.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Lexington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Lexington carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dawson County.
Has Lexington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 167 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Lexington since 2016.