Avon, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Avon is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hendricks County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hail, and tornado.
Storm events near Avon
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Avon's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Avon 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 Hendricks County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Avon along with the rest of the county, not a Avon-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 10.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 82.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 75.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 87 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 77.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 56.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 89 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 12.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 44.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 58.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 76.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.5 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hendricks County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Avon, IN at risk of?
Avon 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 Hendricks County, where Avon is located, are winter weather, hail, and tornado.
What is Avon's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Hendricks County, where Avon is located, scoring 89.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Avon a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Avon carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hendricks County.
Has Avon had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 180 hail, 64 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Avon since 2016.