Davenport, IA

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 100,938 · Part of Scott County

Davenport 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 Scott County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, hail, and inland flooding.

Storm events near Davenport

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Davenport's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Davenport itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 69 events
Hail 236 events
Inland Flooding 126 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Scott County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Davenport along with the rest of the county, not a Davenport-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 52.2 Very Low
Inland Flooding 88.4 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 75.1 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 86.9 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 82.9 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 80.7 Relatively Moderate
Drought 83.3 Relatively Moderate
Hail 96.1 Relatively High
Hurricane 17.4 Very Low
Ice Storm 85.2 Relatively High
Landslide 71 Relatively Low
Lightning 83.5 Relatively High
Strong Wind 96.4 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 88.2 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Scott County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Davenport, IA at risk of?

Davenport 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 Scott County, where Davenport is located, are strong wind, hail, and inland flooding.

What is Davenport's biggest natural hazard risk?

Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Scott County, where Davenport is located, scoring 96.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Davenport a high-risk area for natural disasters?

Somewhat — Davenport 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 Scott County.

Has Davenport had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 69 tornado, 236 hail, 126 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Davenport since 2016.