FEMA Records
5
Total declarations
Nebraska · FEMA + NOAA + National Risk Index
Burt County, NE
5 FEMA disaster declarations (2022–2026), with a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low. Most common hazard: Severe Storm.
- 5
- FEMA declarations
- 5
- Major disasters
- 21
- NRI risk · Very Low
- Severe Storm
- Top hazard
FEMA's National Risk Index places Burt County in the top 79% of U.S. counties for overall natural-hazard risk, and its FEMA disaster-declaration count is higher than 72% of all 2,729 counties tracked.
How does Burt County compare?
- Burt County
- 5
- Nebraska county avg
- 2.2
- National county avg
- 3.7
How disaster-prone is Burt County?
Burt County, Nebraska has recorded 5 FEMA disaster declarations between 2022 and 2026, of which 5 were classified as Major Disaster declarations (DR) requiring federal individual and public assistance. That puts the county's average at 1.3 declarations per year across a 4-year record, or roughly 132% above the Nebraska county average of 2.2 and 34% above the national county average of 3.7.
The dominant disaster type on record is Severe Storm, with 4 of 5 declarations falling under this category. This county's FEMA National Risk Index composite lands at 20.7/100 (Very Low), a modest reading against the rest of the country. Expected Annual Loss is rated Very Low (roughly $8.7M in annualized losses), tempered or compounded by a Relatively Low social-vulnerability score and Relatively Moderate community-resilience score. Among the 18 modeled hazards, Drought carries the county's highest rating, a mid-range Relatively Moderate.
Taken together, these indicators put Burt County at a moderate relative risk level, not the calmest county on record, but not among the most disaster-prone either.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level
Moderate
vs. Nebraska Avg
+132%
State avg: 2.2
vs. National Avg
+34%
National avg: 3.7
Avg Per Year
1.3
Over 4 years
FEMA NRI 8-hazard radar - Burt County
How to read this radar
The radar plots Burt County's relative exposure to the eight headline natural hazards used by the FEMA National Risk Index. Each axis is the qualitative NRI risk rating (Very Low through Very High) re-expressed on a 0-100 scale so that the polygon shape lets you compare a county against another at a glance. A rounder polygon means broad multi-hazard exposure; a spiky polygon means one or two dominant hazards drive most of the modeled risk.
NRI Source
FEMA 2023
Latest NRI release
County FIPS
31021
NE state code
Source: FEMA National Risk Index FEMA National Risk Index Per-county per-hazard ratings, 2023 release
Disaster Types
Severe Storm 4
Winter Storm 1
Declaration Types
What DR / EM / FM mean
FEMA categorizes declarations as Major Disasters (DR), Emergencies (EM), or Fire Management Assistance (FM).
Major Disaster - 5 100.0%
of all 5 declarations
FEMA Declarations Timeline
| Year | Declarations | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | |
| 2025 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | |
| 2022 | 2 | |
Disaster Declarations
| DR# | Title | Type | Incident | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4896 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING | DR | Severe Storm | 2025-10-22 |
| 4868 | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS | DR | Winter Storm | 2025-05-21 |
| 4808 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING | DR | Severe Storm | 2024-08-20 |
| 4662 | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS | DR | Severe Storm | 2022-07-27 |
| 4641 | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES | DR | Severe Storm | 2022-02-23 |
Storm Events in Nebraska
| Storm Type | Events | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hail | 6,520 | 0 | 2 | $243.7M |
| Thunderstorm Wind | 5,107 | 4 | 27 | $271.2M |
| High Wind | 1,965 | 1 | 1 | $22.2M |
| Drought | 1,850 | 0 | 0 | $0 |
| Winter Weather | 1,274 | 7 | 4 | $385.0K |
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database NOAA Storm Events Database State-level aggregated data, 2015–2025
FEMA National Risk Index
Overall Risk
Very Low
Score: 20.7/100
Expected Annual Loss
Very Low
$8.7M/year
Social Vulnerability
Relatively Low
Community Resilience
Relatively Moderate
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Drought Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Tornado Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) Ratings reflect relative scores among all US counties. Data: hazards.fema.gov/nri
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many natural disasters has Burt County, Nebraska had?
Burt County, Nebraska has received 5 FEMA disaster declarations from 2022 to 2026. Of these, 5 were major disaster declarations.
What is the most common disaster type in Burt County?
The most common disaster type in Burt County is Severe Storm, with 4 declarations. Other disaster types include Winter Storm (1).
How does Burt County's disaster risk compare to the Nebraska average?
Burt County has 5 disaster declarations, which is 132% higher than the Nebraska county average of 2.2 declarations. Compared to the national county average of 3.7, it is 34% higher.
How many major FEMA disaster declarations has Burt County received?
Burt County has received 5 major disaster declarations, representing 100% of all 5 disaster declarations. Major disaster declarations typically involve significant damage requiring federal assistance.
What types of storms are most common in Nebraska?
The most common storm types in Nebraska include Hail (6,520 events), Thunderstorm Wind (5,107 events), High Wind (1,965 events). NOAA storm event data covers severe weather from 2015 to 2025.
What was the worst year for disasters in Burt County?
The most active year for disaster declarations in Burt County was 2022, with 2 declarations. The county has FEMA disaster data spanning 2022 to 2026.
What is the overall disaster risk level for Burt County?
With 5 FEMA disaster declarations on record, Burt County lands in the moderate-risk band, not unusually disaster-prone, but not spared either.
What is the FEMA National Risk Index score for Burt County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, Burt County, Nebraska has an overall risk score of 20.7 out of 100 (Very Low). The county's social vulnerability rating is Relatively Low and community resilience is Relatively Moderate. The Expected Annual Loss (EAL) score is Very Low, representing $8.7M in annualized losses.
Which natural hazard poses the greatest risk to Burt County?
Based on FEMA NRI data, the highest-risk natural hazard in Burt County is Drought (risk rating: Relatively Moderate). Other significant hazards include Hail (Relatively Moderate) and Wildfire (Relatively Low). These scores are based on FEMA's analysis of historical event frequency, exposed assets, and community vulnerability.
Data Sources & Methodology
Disaster declaration data comes from the FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 API, which includes all federally declared disasters, emergencies, and fire management assistance grants.
Storm event data is sourced from the NOAA Storm Events Database (2015–2025), which tracks significant weather events including thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, and winter storms.
This data is provided for informational purposes only. FEMA disaster declarations represent federal response actions and may not capture all local emergencies or weather events.
What this means for Burt County
Burt County, NE has 5 FEMA disaster declarations on record, a moderate historical disaster load, 132% above the Nebraska county average.
- Its most common federal declaration type is major disaster (5 of 5) - know the hazards most likely here before they happen. Nebraska overview
- See how this county ranks against the rest of the country for disaster frequency. Most-disaster rankings
- Read how to read FEMA declarations, NRI risk scores, and what they do and don't tell you. Disaster-data guide
Historical declaration counts describe past federal response, not a forecast. For current threats, follow the National Weather Service and local officials; in an emergency call 911.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
All federal data sources used on this page
- FEMA OpenFEMA, Disaster Declarations Summaries v2 - all federally-declared disasters for this county. fema.gov/openfema/disaster-declarations
- FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) - per-county per-hazard risk ratings and expected annual loss. hazards.fema.gov/nri
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database - state-level storm/severe-weather event records, 2015–2025. ncdc.noaa.gov/stormevents
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