Low Risk Nebraska  ·  Tornado / Blizzard

McPherson County NE

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

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
430
Area
859
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Blizzard
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

McPherson County NE in Nebraska faces tornado / blizzard risk across its 859 square mile area. Tryon serves this one of the least populous counties in the US in the Nebraska Sandhills. McPherson 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 Blizzard
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (308) 587-2363
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County McPherson County NE
State Nebraska (NE)
Population 430
Area 859 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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