Bettendorf, IA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bettendorf 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 Scott County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Bettendorf
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bettendorf's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bettendorf 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 Scott County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bettendorf along with the rest of the county, not a Bettendorf-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 52.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 75.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 82.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 96.1 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 17.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 85.2 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 71 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 83.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 88.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Scott County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bettendorf, IA at risk of?
Bettendorf 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 Scott County, where Bettendorf is located, are strong wind, hail, and inland flooding.
What is Bettendorf's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Scott County, where Bettendorf is located, scoring 96.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bettendorf a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bettendorf 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 Scott County.
Has Bettendorf had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 72 tornado, 240 hail, 115 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bettendorf since 2016.