3
Moderate
Drought Risk in Omaha, NE
Risk Level: Moderate — Score 3/10
FEMA: 3Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Estimated annual loss of $377K from this hazard type
- 4 events on record in proximity
- Average annual frequency: 14.5 events per year
- Largest recent event exposed 20,375,000 people
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Drought - Southwestern United States (2024-04-11) — 20,375,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Droughts
Omaha is not in the top 10 for drought risk among tracked cities.
How Omaha Compares
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Notable Drought Events Near Omaha
Drought - Southwestern United States
April 10, 2024 — WARNING
20,375,000 people exposed; $2,222,366M capital exposed
Drought - Midwestern United States
July 21, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Northern High Plains and Midwestern United States
August 21, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought - Central United States
November 6, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Drought Preparedness Tips
- 1.Reduce water usage — fix leaks, use water-efficient appliances
- 2.Use drought-resistant landscaping and native plants
- 3.Follow local water use restrictions and conservation guidelines
- 4.Store emergency water supplies for drinking and sanitation
- 5.Be aware of increased wildfire risk during drought conditions
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Score: 1/10
Wildfire Risk in Omaha
Score: 3/10
Hurricane Risk in Omaha
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Omaha
Score: 7/10
Tornado Risk in Omaha
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Omaha
Score: 9/10
Landslide Risk in Omaha
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Omaha
Score: 7/10
High Wind Risk in Omaha
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Omaha
Score: 0/10
Drought Risk in Kansas City, MO
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Minneapolis, MN
Score: 3/10
Drought Risk in Tulsa, OK
Score: 5/10
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