Auburn, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Auburn is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for DeKalb County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Auburn
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Auburn's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Auburn 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 DeKalb County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Auburn along with the rest of the county, not a Auburn-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 12 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 51.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 56.8 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 25.2 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 67.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 57.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 66.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 21.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 42.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 38.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 79.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 31.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full DeKalb County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Auburn, IN at risk of?
Auburn is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for DeKalb County, where Auburn is located, are strong wind, tornado, and hail.
What is Auburn's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for DeKalb County, where Auburn is located, scoring 79.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Auburn a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Auburn carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for DeKalb County.
Has Auburn had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 116 hail, 9 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Auburn since 2016.