Natural Disaster Risk in Harrison

Natural Hazard Profile: Harrison, Nebraska

Located in the Great Plains in Sioux County, Harrison 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 Harrison a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Harrison's composite natural disaster risk at 3.6 out of 10 — low risk. Drought is the leading natural hazard, with multi-year dry periods capable of depleting water supplies, devastating agriculture, and increasing wildfire risk across the region. Residents should also account for wildfire and tsunami risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Harrison'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 drought and wildfire, as measured by FEMA across Sioux County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Harrison 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 — drought — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.