Bloomington, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bloomington is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Monroe County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and earthquake.
Storm events near Bloomington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bloomington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bloomington 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 Monroe County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bloomington along with the rest of the county, not a Bloomington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 31.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 87.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 82.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 58 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 29.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 74.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 23.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 65 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 53.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 90.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Monroe County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bloomington, IN at risk of?
Bloomington 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 Monroe County, where Bloomington is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and earthquake.
What is Bloomington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Monroe County, where Bloomington is located, scoring 90.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Bloomington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Bloomington carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Monroe County.
Has Bloomington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 86 hail, 38 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bloomington since 2016.