9
Extreme
Winter Storm 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 $2M from this hazard type
- 5 events on record in proximity
- 1 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 13.7 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Northern Rockies and Plains, United States (2025-03-17) — 2,000,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Omaha is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Omaha Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Omaha
Winter Storm - Northern Rockies and Plains, United States
April 15, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Northern Rockies and Plains, United States
March 16, 2025 — WARNING
2,000,000 people exposed; $217,787M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Northern Rockies and Plains, United States
February 13, 2023 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Northern Rockies and Plains, United States
December 27, 2020 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm - Upper Midwestern, United States
January 9, 2024 — WARNING
335,000 people exposed; $44,993M capital exposed
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
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Earthquake Risk in Omaha
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
Landslide Risk in Omaha
Score: 3/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Omaha
Score: 7/10
Drought Risk in Omaha
Score: 3/10
High Wind Risk in Omaha
Score: 9/10
Tsunami Risk in Omaha
Score: 0/10
Winter Storm Risk in Kansas City, MO
Score: 7/10
Winter Storm Risk in Minneapolis, MN
Score: 9/10
Winter Storm Risk in Tulsa, OK
Score: 9/10
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