Connersville, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Connersville 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 Fayette County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, landslide, and strong wind.
Storm events near Connersville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Connersville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Connersville 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 Fayette County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Connersville along with the rest of the county, not a Connersville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 4.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 48.7 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 49.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 26.6 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 68.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 35.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 33.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 39.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 13.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 40.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 65.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 31.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 59.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 22.8 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Fayette County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Connersville, IN at risk of?
Connersville 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 Fayette County, where Connersville is located, are tornado, landslide, and strong wind.
What is Connersville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Fayette County, where Connersville is located, scoring 68.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Connersville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Connersville 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 Fayette County.
Has Connersville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 48 hail, 118 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Connersville since 2016.