Douglas County
Nebraska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
HighComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 96th
Douglas County faces high composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 95.9, 96th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and strong wind exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $234M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | Very High | 6.87 / yr | $24M |
| Strong Wind | Very High | 4.34 / yr | $16M |
| Tornado | Very High | 0.29 / yr | $64M |
| Winter Weather | Very High | 13.68 / yr | $2M |
| Ice Storm | Very High | 0.91 / yr | $3M |
| Heat Wave | High | 8.16 / yr | $14M |
| Cold Wave | High | 4.74 / yr | $20M |
| Riverine Flood | High | 1.79 / yr | $88M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | High | 46.03 / yr | $1M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.16 / yr | $20K |
| Drought | Low | 14.46 / yr | $377K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $373K |
| 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 Douglas County?
Douglas County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 95.9 out of 100, placing it in the High category and the 96th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Douglas County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Very High, $24M EAL), Strong Wind (Very High, $16M EAL), Tornado (Very High, $64M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Douglas County compare to other Nebraska counties?
Douglas County ranks #1 of 93 Nebraska counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a high 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. Douglas County's $234M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.