Amherst Town, MA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Amherst Town is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hampshire County, MA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, inland flooding, and ice storm.
Storm events near Amherst Town
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Amherst Town's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Amherst Town itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Hampshire County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Amherst Town along with the rest of the county, not a Amherst Town-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 35.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 59.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 27.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 50.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 70.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 68.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 69.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 46.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hampshire County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Amherst Town, MA at risk of?
Amherst Town is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Hampshire County, where Amherst Town is located, are hurricane, inland flooding, and ice storm.
What is Amherst Town's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Hampshire County, where Amherst Town is located, scoring 83.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Amherst Town a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Amherst Town carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hampshire County.
Has Amherst Town had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 4 tornado, 105 hail, 122 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Amherst Town since 2016.