Frontier County Disaster Risk
Frontier County, Nebraska
FEMA Risk Rating
Very Low
National Percentile
14th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#60
of 93 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
7th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Very Low
Higher than 7% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 42% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Very Low
Higher than 29% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Very Low
Higher than 10% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Frontier County, Nebraska
Frontier's risk ranks well below national average
Frontier County's composite risk score of 13.68 falls well below the national average with a Very Low rating. Residents enjoy significantly lower natural disaster exposure than most American counties.
Well below Nebraska's risk average
Frontier County scores 13.68, substantially below Nebraska's state average of 25.80, placing it among the state's safer counties. This protective position reflects the county's remote panhandle location with moderate hazard exposure.
Among the safer counties in western Nebraska
Frontier County's score of 13.68 ranks it as one of the safer counties in the western panhandle region. Most neighboring counties show comparable or elevated risk levels.
Wildfire is the primary concern
Wildfire risk scores 41.76 in Frontier County, representing the dominant natural hazard residents face. Tornado risk (29.23) and earthquake risk (10.11) pose secondary concerns, while flood risk (7.44) remains minimal.
Prioritize wildfire protection and coverage
Frontier County homeowners should focus on wildfire preparedness given the county's 41.76 wildfire risk score. Verify your insurance includes wildfire damage, create defensible space around your home, and review coverage annually.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Frontier County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Frontier County
Risk Verdict
Compared to the nation's 3,144 counties, Frontier County ranks at the 14th percentile for natural disaster risk — toward the safer end of the spectrum. Residents of Frontier County can use the 14th percentile ranking as a baseline, while recognizing that individual properties may still lie in specific hazard zones that differ from the county average.
Hazard Breakdown
Wildfire risk is Frontier County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 42th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 29th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include earthquake (10th percentile), flood (7th percentile).
Preparedness Context
Frontier County sits at the 42th percentile for wildfire exposure. Signing up for Frontier County's county emergency alert system and knowing the pre-planned evacuation route before conditions deteriorate are the two highest-value preparedness actions for residents here. The county's tornado exposure at the 29th percentile nationally complements the wildfire risk — saturating rain after burn scarring often triggers secondary flood and debris flow events. In Frontier County, wildfire smoke often precedes the flame front by hours or days; households benefit from tracking EPA's AirNow.gov and having HEPA air filtration available as a first line of indoor protection when air quality alerts are issued.
Regional Context
At 12.1 points below the Nebraska state average, Frontier County is among the lower-risk counties in the state for natural disaster exposure.
Is your household prepared for Frontier County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
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Data Source
Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.
Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.