+2.0 °F
Warming since 1900
Drought and river flooding
Main hazard
25 in
Annual precipitation
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
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Side-by-side comparison of Nebraska vs. the U.S. average.
National ranking
How states rank by annual precipitation.
| #1 | Georgia | 1,270 |
| #2 | North Carolina | 1,250 |
| #3 | New Jersey | 1,180 |
| #4 | Virginia | 1,100 |
| #5 | Ohio | 1,040 |
| #6 | Wisconsin | 840 |
| #7 | Washington | 840 |
| #8 | Michigan | 830 |
| #9 | Arizona | 340 |
| #10 | Illinois | 39 |
| #11 | Vermont | 20 |
| #12 | South Dakota | 15 |
| #13 | Delaware | 13.5 |
| #14 | Utah | 12 |
| #15 | Rhode Island | 10.6 |
| #16 | Maine | 3.2 |
| #17 | Minnesota | 3 |
| #18 | New Hampshire | 3 |
| #19 | Montana | 2.7 |
| #20 | Colorado | 2.5 |
| #21 | Oregon | 2.2 |
| #22 | Wyoming | 2 |
| #23 | Massachusetts | 1.6 |
| #24 | Florida | 1.4 |
| #25 | New Mexico | 1.4 |
| #26 | Indiana | 1.2 |
| #27 | Missouri | 1 |
| #28 | Alaska | 1 |
| #29 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #30 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Nebraska faces intensifying climate pressures, including recurring drought, extreme summer heat, and periodic major flooding along its river systems. The 2019 floods caused billions of dollars in damage across the state, highlighting its vulnerability to extreme weather. Climate variability continues to challenge Nebraska's agricultural economy.
Did you know?
- The 2019 Missouri River floods caused record agricultural losses in Nebraska.