Evansville, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Evansville 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 Vanderburgh County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, tornado, and strong wind.
Storm events near Evansville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Evansville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Evansville 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 Vanderburgh County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Evansville along with the rest of the county, not a Evansville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 31.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 89.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 93.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 86 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 52.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 42.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.5 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 22.9 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 95.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Vanderburgh County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Evansville, IN at risk of?
Evansville 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 Vanderburgh County, where Evansville is located, are earthquake, tornado, and strong wind.
What is Evansville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Vanderburgh County, where Evansville is located, scoring 97.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Evansville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Evansville 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 Vanderburgh County.
Has Evansville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 47 tornado, 75 hail, 277 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Evansville since 2016.