Cuming County, NE
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Cuming County has experienced 24 federally declared disasters since 1967, most recently Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds in 2025. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Cuming County's highest-rated hazards are hail, drought, and wildfire, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded storm events have decreased 33% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period. Community vulnerability is relatively low (8th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Cuming County has been designated in 24 declarations since 1967, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (11), flood (8), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Winter Storm | Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2022 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| 2022 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2019 | Flood | Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2018 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2017 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
| 2014 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 2010 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm |
Showing the 10 most recent of 24 total declarations since 1967.
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Relatively Low | 86.4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Relatively Low | 49.2 | 9 | 0 | $300K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 14.2 | — | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 44.6 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate | 71.4 | 9 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Relatively High | 97.5 | 17 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate | 81.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 35.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate | 60.2 | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 54.2 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 21.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate | 89.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 49.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Cuming County ranks in the 8th percentile (Very low) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 8th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 10th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 51st | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 37th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 2nd | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 44th | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk to homes | 51st | Relatively Moderate |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 38.9% | — |
NOAA tracked 40 weather events in this county over 2016–2025: 24 in 2016–20 vs 16 in 2021–25 (-33% — frequency decreasing).
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Cuming County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Cuming County, Nebraska are hail, drought, and wildfire. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Relatively Low — lower risk than most US counties.
Has Cuming County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Cuming County has received 24 federal disaster declarations since 1967, including declarations in 2025. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (11 declarations).
Has Cuming County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
Yes. Recent federal disaster declarations for Cuming County include Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (2025). See the declarations table above for the full history since 1967.
How does Cuming County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Dodge County, NE has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Wayne County, NE has the lowest (Very Low). Cuming County is rated Relatively Low overall.
How is Cuming County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Cuming County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Cuming County's composite score of 57 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 57% of US counties.