Natural Disasters in Edgar, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
56.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
60.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
28.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
42.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 98.4 |
| Strong Wind | 97.6 |
| Drought | 93.1 |
| Ice Storm | 70.5 |
| Winter Weather | 61.3 |
| Wildfire | 59.5 |
| Tornado | 54.3 |
| Lightning | 53.5 |
| Earthquake | 15.8 |
| Heat Wave | 12.2 |
| Cold Wave | 10.2 |
| Landslide | 5.0 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
19
Most Recent
Winter Storm
May 2025
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 6, 2021 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 21, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 29, 2018 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Jun 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 17, 2014 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 25, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM |
| Jan 7, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Nov 1, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE SNOW STORMS, RAIN, AND STRONG WINDS |
| Jul 19, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jul 4, 1990 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 8, 1976 | Severe Ice Storm | ICE STORMS & HIGH WINDS |
| Oct 20, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 18, 1967 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
1
Total Claims Paid
$1,561
Avg Claim Payout
$1,561
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$567,293
Disasters with PA
3
Total Projects
8
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4225 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $309,755 |
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $245,496 |
| DR-4616 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $12,042 |
Edgar has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, strong wind, drought. The area has had 19 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 1 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $567,293 in public assistance recovery funding.