Clinton, IA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Clinton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Clinton County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, drought, and hail.
Storm events near Clinton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Clinton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Clinton 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 Clinton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Clinton along with the rest of the county, not a Clinton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 50.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 45.4 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 54.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 66.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 92.4 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 87 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 14 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 69.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 71.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 52 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 59.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clinton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Clinton, IA at risk of?
Clinton 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 Clinton County, where Clinton is located, are strong wind, drought, and hail.
What is Clinton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Clinton County, where Clinton is located, scoring 93.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Clinton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Clinton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Clinton County.
Has Clinton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 37 tornado, 142 hail, 92 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Clinton since 2016.