Omaha, NE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Omaha is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Douglas County, NE. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Omaha
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Omaha's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Omaha 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 Douglas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Omaha along with the rest of the county, not a Omaha-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.1 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 52.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 99.4 | Very High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 99.5 | Very High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 97.6 | Very High |
| Landslide | 80.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 88.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 99.5 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 98.3 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Douglas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Omaha, NE at risk of?
Omaha is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Douglas County, where Omaha is located, are hail, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Omaha's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Douglas County, where Omaha is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Omaha a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Omaha carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Douglas County.
Has Omaha had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 43 tornado, 380 hail, 122 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Omaha since 2016.