Clarksville, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Clarksville 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 Clark County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and earthquake.
Storm events near Clarksville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Clarksville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Clarksville 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 Clark County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Clarksville along with the rest of the county, not a Clarksville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 20.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 59.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 95.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 40.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 44.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 14.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 75.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 83.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clark County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Clarksville, IN at risk of?
Clarksville 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 Clark County, where Clarksville is located, are strong wind, tornado, and earthquake.
What is Clarksville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Clark County, where Clarksville is located, scoring 97.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Clarksville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Clarksville 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 Clark County.
Has Clarksville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 39 tornado, 180 hail, 187 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Clarksville since 2016.