Colfax County
Nebraska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 29th
Colfax County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 28.6, 29th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $13M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | Medium | 6.80 / yr | $3M |
| Drought | Medium | 41.00 / yr | $750K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 4.05 / yr | $1M |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $95K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.34 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.68 / yr | $112K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 13.79 / yr | $75K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 5.42 / yr | $852K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.75 / yr | $5M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $234 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 5.37 / yr | $92K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 44.04 / yr | $58K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $16K |
| 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 Colfax County?
Colfax County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 28.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 29th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Colfax County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Medium, $3M EAL), Drought (Medium, $750K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Colfax County compare to other Nebraska counties?
Colfax County ranks #32 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. Colfax County's $13M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.