Arthur County NE in Nebraska faces tornado / flash flooding risk across its 716 square mile area. Arthur serves one of the least populous counties in the US in the Nebraska Sandhills. Arthur serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Blizzard |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Blizzard |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (308) 764-2203 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Arthur County NE |
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
| Population | 460 |
| Area | 716 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Other Nebraska Counties
Franklin County NE
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Pawnee County NE
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Box Butte County NE
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Hayes County NE
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Seward County NE
Tornado / Missouri River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Cuming County NE
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate