Papillion, NE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Papillion is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Sarpy County, NE. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and strong wind.
Storm events near Papillion
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Papillion's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Papillion 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 Sarpy County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Papillion along with the rest of the county, not a Papillion-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 81.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 28.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 82.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 53.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 97 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | 87.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 69.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 70.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Sarpy County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Papillion, NE at risk of?
Papillion is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Sarpy County, where Papillion is located, are tornado, hail, and strong wind.
What is Papillion's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Sarpy County, where Papillion is located, scoring 97.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Papillion a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Papillion carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Sarpy County.
Has Papillion had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 46 tornado, 367 hail, 125 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Papillion since 2016.