Boone, IA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Boone is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Boone County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, hail, and winter weather.
Storm events near Boone
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Boone's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Boone 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 Boone County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Boone along with the rest of the county, not a Boone-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 15.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 28.8 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 16.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 7.6 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 57.2 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 42.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 95 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 66 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 9.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 37.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 53.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 13.2 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 37.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 60.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Boone County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Boone, IA at risk of?
Boone is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Boone County, where Boone is located, are drought, hail, and winter weather.
What is Boone's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Boone County, where Boone is located, scoring 95 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Boone a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Boone carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Boone County.
Has Boone had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 47 tornado, 200 hail, 68 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Boone since 2016.