Pierce County
Nebraska — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 14th
Pierce County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 14.2, 14th national percentile), driven primarily by hail and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $8M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Hail | Medium | 5.83 / yr | $1M |
| Drought | Medium | 34.95 / yr | $852K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $200K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 16.26 / yr | $104K |
| Ice Storm | Low | 0.97 / yr | $136K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.40 / yr | $1M |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.04 / yr | $473K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $187 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.61 / yr | $4M |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 6.26 / yr | $318K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.21 / yr | $58K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 40.67 / yr | $62K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $12K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Pierce County?
Pierce County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 14.2 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 14th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Pierce County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Hail (Medium, $1M EAL), Drought (Medium, $852K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $200K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Pierce County compare to other Nebraska counties?
Pierce County ranks #56 of 93 Nebraska counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Pierce County's $8M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.