North Platte, NE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
North Platte is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lincoln County, NE. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and drought.
Storm events near North Platte
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of North Platte's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to North Platte 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 Lincoln County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering North Platte along with the rest of the county, not a North Platte-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 74.6 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 48.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 31.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 51 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 62.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 64.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 94.3 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 27.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 40.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 45 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 51.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 90.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lincoln County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is North Platte, NE at risk of?
North Platte 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 Lincoln County, where North Platte is located, are hail, winter weather, and drought.
What is North Platte's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Lincoln County, where North Platte is located, scoring 94.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is North Platte a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — North Platte carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lincoln County.
Has North Platte had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 183 hail, 16 inland flooding events within 25 miles of North Platte since 2016.