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extreme-heat Extreme Heat Risk in Nebraska

Overall State Risk Score: 7/10

Nebraska faces very high extreme-heat risk. Based on FEMA National Risk Index data for 1 major cities.

Seasonal pattern: June-September

Highest-Risk Cities in Nebraska

1
Omaha, NE
Very High · 3 historical events
FEMA: 7Historical: 10

Notable Extreme Heat Events

Cold Weather - Southwest Iowa and eastern Nebraska, United States

January 22, 2026 — ADVISORY

Omaha, NE

1,470,000 people exposed; $161,546M capital exposed

Heat - Southwest and central Iowa, eastern Nebraska, United States

August 16, 2025 — ADVISORY

Omaha, NE

1,000,000 people exposed; $109,518M capital exposed

Extreme Heat - Central United States

July 11, 2024 — WARNING

Omaha, NE

11,700,000 people exposed; $1,287,571M capital exposed

Other Hazards in Nebraska

earthquake
Earthquake Risk
Score: 1/10
wildfire
Wildfire Risk
Score: 3/10
hurricane
Hurricane Risk
Score: 0/10
flood
Flood Risk
Score: 7/10
tornado
Tornado Risk
Score: 9/10
winter-storm
Winter Storm Risk
Score: 9/10
landslide
Landslide Risk
Score: 3/10
drought
Drought Risk
Score: 3/10
high-wind
High Wind Risk
Score: 9/10
tsunami
Tsunami Risk
Score: 0/10

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