Butler County
Nebraska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 24th
Butler County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 24.5, 24th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $10M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | Medium | 7.40 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 43.47 / yr | $910K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 4.27 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $161K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.66 / yr | $165K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.52 / yr | $2M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 13.00 / yr | $70K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $931 |
| Lightning | Low | 44.36 / yr | $177K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 4.74 / yr | $398K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 6.16 / yr | $95K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.82 / yr | $3M |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $15K |
| 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 Butler County?
Butler County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 24.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 24th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Butler County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Medium, $2M EAL), Drought (Medium, $910K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Butler County compare to other Nebraska counties?
Butler County ranks #41 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. Butler County's $10M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.