Crawfordsville, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Crawfordsville 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 Montgomery County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and hail.
Storm events near Crawfordsville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Crawfordsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Crawfordsville 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 Montgomery County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Crawfordsville along with the rest of the county, not a Crawfordsville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 11.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 42.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 53.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 48.3 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 71.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 71.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 72.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 31.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 46.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 57.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 28.6 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 79 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 75.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Montgomery County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Crawfordsville, IN at risk of?
Crawfordsville 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 Montgomery County, where Crawfordsville is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and hail.
What is Crawfordsville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Montgomery County, where Crawfordsville is located, scoring 79 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Crawfordsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Crawfordsville 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 Montgomery County.
Has Crawfordsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 66 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Crawfordsville since 2016.