9
Extreme
Tornado Risk in Omaha, NE
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Omaha's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $64M from this hazard type
- 102 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Occurs roughly 0.29 times per year on average
Peak season: April-June
Last significant event: Tornado - Omaha, NE WFO Region, US (2024-07-31) — 269,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Tornados
Omaha is not in the top 10 for tornado risk among tracked cities.
How Omaha Compares
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Notable Tornado Events Near Omaha
Tornado - Omaha, NE WFO Region, US
December 14, 2021 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tornado - Omaha, NE WFO Region, US
July 30, 2024 — WARNING
269,000 people exposed; $29,801M capital exposed
Tornado - Omaha, NE WFO Region, US
May 15, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Tornado - Omaha, NE WFO Region, US
May 20, 2024 — WARNING
8,450 people exposed; $1,630M capital exposed
Tornado - Omaha, NE WFO Region, US
April 18, 2023 — WATCH
Impact data not available
Tornado Preparedness Tips
- 1.Identify a safe room or storm shelter in your home or building
- 2.Practice tornado drills — get low, cover your head, stay away from windows
- 3.Have a NOAA Weather Radio for tornado watch and warning alerts
- 4.Secure outdoor objects that could become projectiles in high winds
- 5.Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning
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Score: 1/10
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Score: 3/10
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Score: 0/10
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Score: 9/10
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