Natural Disaster Risk in Bartlett

Natural Hazard Profile: Bartlett, Nebraska

Located in the interior eastern United States in Wheeler County, Bartlett is a small unincorporated community. The semi-arid continental climate that characterizes this part of Nebraska — marked by hot summers, cold winters, and open-terrain wind exposure — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Bartlett a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Bartlett's overall natural disaster risk is rated 3.8/10 (Low) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hail is the primary natural disaster concern, with severe storms delivering baseball-sized or larger hailstones that cause significant insured losses each year. Secondary hazards include drought and tsunami.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Bartlett's natural disaster risk is below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 4.8/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by hail and drought, as measured by FEMA across Wheeler County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Bartlett carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — hail — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.