Dubuque, IA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dubuque is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dubuque County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, landslide, and tornado.
Storm events near Dubuque
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dubuque's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dubuque 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 Dubuque County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dubuque along with the rest of the county, not a Dubuque-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 22.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 65.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 31.1 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 61 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 68.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 11.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 48.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 86.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 34.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 77.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 72.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dubuque County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dubuque, IA at risk of?
Dubuque 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 Dubuque County, where Dubuque is located, are hail, landslide, and tornado.
What is Dubuque's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Dubuque County, where Dubuque is located, scoring 89.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Dubuque a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Dubuque carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dubuque County.
Has Dubuque had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 28 tornado, 91 hail, 112 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dubuque since 2016.