Anderson, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Anderson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Madison County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Anderson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Anderson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Anderson 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 Madison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Anderson along with the rest of the county, not a Anderson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 19.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 81.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 74.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 85.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 61.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 25.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 58.8 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 40.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 56.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 86.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 76.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Madison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Anderson, IN at risk of?
Anderson 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 Madison County, where Anderson is located, are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
What is Anderson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Madison County, where Anderson is located, scoring 86.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Anderson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Anderson carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Madison County.
Has Anderson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 18 tornado, 134 hail, 53 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Anderson since 2016.