Barnstable Town, MA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Barnstable Town is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Barnstable County, MA. The county's highest-rated hazards are coastal flooding, hurricane, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Barnstable Town
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Barnstable Town's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Barnstable 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 Barnstable County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Barnstable Town along with the rest of the county, not a Barnstable Town-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 53.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 94.6 | Very High |
| Earthquake | 78.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 38.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 45.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 30.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 31.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 69 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 94.5 | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | 46.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 66.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 86.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 60.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 24.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Barnstable County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Barnstable Town, MA at risk of?
Barnstable Town is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Barnstable County, where Barnstable Town is located, are coastal flooding, hurricane, and inland flooding.
What is Barnstable Town's biggest natural hazard risk?
Coastal Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Barnstable County, where Barnstable Town is located, scoring 94.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Barnstable Town a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Barnstable Town carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Barnstable County.
Has Barnstable Town had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 5 hail, 47 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Barnstable Town since 2016.