Safest places to live in Nebraska from natural disasters
The lowest natural-disaster risk in Nebraska is in Antelope County, Arthur County, Banner County, where FEMA rates few or no severe perils. The most exposed county is Douglas County, driven by tornado. This page ranks every Nebraska county by physical peril exposure, from official FEMA National Risk Index data.
Lowest-risk counties in Nebraska
| County | Physical risk | Top severe peril |
|---|---|---|
| Antelope County | Low | none rated high |
| Arthur County | Low | none rated high |
| Banner County | Low | none rated high |
| Blaine County | Low | none rated high |
| Boyd County | Low | none rated high |
| Brown County | Low | none rated high |
| Burt County | Low | none rated high |
| Butler County | Low | none rated high |
Highest-risk counties in Nebraska
| County | Physical risk | Driven by |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | High | tornado |
| Lancaster County | Elevated | tornado |
| Platte County | Elevated | tornado |
| Sarpy County | Elevated | tornado |
| Adams County | Low | tornado |
Dominant perils in Nebraska
Across Nebraska, the perils most often rated Relatively High or higher by FEMA are tornado. County rankings reflect physical exposure, not dollar value, so a county can rank low here even if it is densely developed. For a specific property, the flood zone and exact peril ratings matter more than the county summary.
Look up any Nebraska address on the Safe Havens map, or read how Plattow scores risk and FEMA flood zones. See all states on the states index.