Fort Dodge, IA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fort Dodge is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Webster County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, tornado, and hail.
Storm events near Fort Dodge
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fort Dodge's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fort Dodge 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 Webster County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fort Dodge along with the rest of the county, not a Fort Dodge-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 19.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 47.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 20.6 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 13.6 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 92.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 33.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 96 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 91.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 13.1 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 54.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 61.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 30.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 60.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Webster County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fort Dodge, IA at risk of?
Fort Dodge 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 Webster County, where Fort Dodge is located, are drought, tornado, and hail.
What is Fort Dodge's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Webster County, where Fort Dodge is located, scoring 96 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Fort Dodge a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fort Dodge carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Webster County.
Has Fort Dodge had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 45 tornado, 107 hail, 61 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fort Dodge since 2016.