Braintree Town, MA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Braintree 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 Norfolk County, MA. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, and earthquake.
Storm events near Braintree Town
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Braintree Town's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Braintree 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 Norfolk County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Braintree Town along with the rest of the county, not a Braintree Town-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 49.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 85.2 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 69 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 41.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 10.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 92.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 89.7 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 72.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 85.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 66.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 49.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Norfolk County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Braintree Town, MA at risk of?
Braintree 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 Norfolk County, where Braintree Town is located, are inland flooding, hurricane, and earthquake.
What is Braintree Town's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Norfolk County, where Braintree Town is located, scoring 95.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Braintree Town a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Braintree 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 Norfolk County.
Has Braintree Town had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 51 hail, 296 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Braintree Town since 2016.