Natural Disaster Risk in Weeping Water

Natural Hazard Profile: Weeping Water, Nebraska

Located in the interior eastern United States in Cass County, Weeping Water is a small community of about 1,831. 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 Weeping Water a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Weeping Water's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.5/10 (Moderate) 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 wildfire and landslide.

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

With a moderate risk rating, Weeping Water residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hail is recommended.