Antelope County

Nebraska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment

Very Low

Composite Risk Score

19.5

National percentile: 19th

Antelope County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 19.5, 19th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025

Expected Annual Loss $9M Annualized county-level EAL
Social Vulnerability Very Low Population sensitivity
Community Resilience Medium Capacity to recover
Population 6K Latest estimate

Top Hazards

Hail
Medium $3M/yr
Drought
Medium $1M/yr
Winter Weather
Medium $122K/yr

All 18 Hazard Risks

Hail Medium 5.64 / yr $3M
Drought Medium 37.59 / yr $1M
Winter Weather Medium 15.58 / yr $122K
Wildfire Very Low 0.00 / yr $94K
Strong Wind Medium 2.43 / yr $825K
Ice Storm Low 0.69 / yr $124K
Tornado Low 0.54 / yr $1M
Cold Wave Low 6.05 / yr $487K
Heat Wave Very Low 4.11 / yr $90K
Lightning Very Low 40.30 / yr $84K
Earthquake Very Low 0.00 / yr $18K
Riverine Flood Very Low 0.79 / yr $2M
Landslide Very Low 0.13 / yr $25
Avalanche Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Coastal Flood Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Hurricane Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Tsunami Very Low 0.00 / yr $0
Volcanic Activity Very Low 0.00 / yr $0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall natural disaster risk for Antelope County?

Antelope County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 19.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 19th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.

What are the top natural hazards in Antelope County?

The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Medium, $3M EAL), Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $122K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.

How does Antelope County compare to other Nebraska counties?

Antelope County ranks #52 of 93 Nebraska counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.

What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?

EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Antelope County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.