Natural Disasters in Gering, NE
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
63.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
67.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
31.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hail | 98.5 |
| Drought | 95.9 |
| Winter Weather | 89.5 |
| Cold Wave | 71.3 |
| Ice Storm | 68.8 |
| Strong Wind | 65.0 |
| Wildfire | 64.2 |
| Lightning | 61.7 |
| Tornado | 60.0 |
| Earthquake | 50.6 |
| Heat Wave | 20.4 |
| Landslide | 14.7 |
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
10
Most Recent
Severe Storm
Sep 2024
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
4 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM 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 |
| Aug 12, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jun 18, 2011 | Flood | FLOODING |
| Jul 31, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUEES |
| Nov 1, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE SNOW STORMS, RAIN, AND STRONG WINDS |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
52
Total Claims Paid
$177,715
Avg Claim Payout
$3,418
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,030,675
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4521 | Biological | 13 | $1,175,735 |
| DR-4786 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $1,002,308 |
| DR-4420 | Severe Storm(s) | 8 | $479,238 |
| DR-4013 | Flood | 12 | $279,018 |
| DR-4822 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $94,375 |
Gering has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hail, drought, winter weather. The area has had 10 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (4 declarations). 52 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,030,675 in public assistance recovery funding.