Scottsbluff, NE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Scottsbluff is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Scotts Bluff County, NE. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, drought, and winter weather.
Storm events near Scottsbluff
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Scottsbluff's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Scottsbluff 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 Scotts Bluff County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Scottsbluff along with the rest of the county, not a Scottsbluff-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 48 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 50.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 20.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 60 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 71.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 98.5 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 68.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 14.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 61.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 65 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Scotts Bluff County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Scottsbluff, NE at risk of?
Scottsbluff 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 Scotts Bluff County, where Scottsbluff is located, are hail, drought, and winter weather.
What is Scottsbluff's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Scotts Bluff County, where Scottsbluff is located, scoring 98.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Scottsbluff a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Scottsbluff carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Scotts Bluff County.
Has Scottsbluff had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 213 hail, 24 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Scottsbluff since 2016.