Low Risk Nebraska  ·  Tornado / Blizzard

Keith County NE

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
8
Area
1,061
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Blizzard
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

Keith County NE in Nebraska faces tornado / blizzard risk across its 1,061 square mile area. Ogallala on Lake McConaughy serves this southwest Nebraska county on the Platte River. Keith serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
  • Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
  • Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
  • Prepare for sudden power outages.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Tornado / Blizzard
Secondary Hazard Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2019 Tornado
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (308) 284-4726
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Keith County NE
State Nebraska (NE)
Population 8
Area 1,061 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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