Washington County
Nebraska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 26th
Washington County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 25.5, 26th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $839K |
| Hail | Medium | 6.75 / yr | $1M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.14 / yr | $15K |
| Drought | Medium | 25.26 / yr | $852K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.32 / yr | $4M |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.81 / yr | $156K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.38 / yr | $834K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 5.11 / yr | $943K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.93 / yr | $5M |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 6.95 / yr | $86K |
| Winter Weather | Very Low | 13.74 / yr | $15K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 45.20 / yr | $54K |
| 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 Washington County?
Washington County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 25.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 26th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Washington County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Low, $839K EAL), Hail (Medium, $1M EAL), Landslide (Low, $15K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Washington County compare to other Nebraska counties?
Washington County ranks #39 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. Washington County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.