Natural Disaster Risk in Hayes County
Nebraska
3.5out of 10
Risk Summary for Hayes County
Below-average natural disaster risk. Fewer and less severe natural hazards affect this area.
Top Hazards
Hail Drought Tsunami
All 18 Hazard Scores
Hail 7.0
Drought 6.2
Tsunami 5.4
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Strong Wind 3.8
Wildfire 3.6
Ice Storm 3.1
Tornado 2.4
Hurricane 2.4
Winter Weather 2.4
Extreme Heat 1.9
Landslide 1.8
Cold Wave 1.8
Lightning 1.5
Earthquake 1.4
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Hayes County 3.5
Nebraska avg. 4.8
US national avg. 4.5
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Below-average risk — standard coverage likely adequate
Natural disaster risk here is below the US average. Standard homeowners insurance will typically be sufficient, but it is still worth reviewing exclusions for floods and earthquakes.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Hayes County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.