Bedford, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bedford is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lawrence County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, earthquake, and tornado.
Storm events near Bedford
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bedford's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bedford 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 Lawrence County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bedford along with the rest of the county, not a Bedford-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 15.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 55.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 75.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 62.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 74.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 30.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 47.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 39.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 15.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 52.9 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 39.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 39.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lawrence County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bedford, IN at risk of?
Bedford 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 Lawrence County, where Bedford is located, are strong wind, earthquake, and tornado.
What is Bedford's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Lawrence County, where Bedford is located, scoring 79.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Bedford a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Bedford carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lawrence County.
Has Bedford had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 63 hail, 34 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bedford since 2016.