Fort Wayne, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fort Wayne 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 Allen County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Fort Wayne
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fort Wayne's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fort Wayne 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 Allen County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fort Wayne along with the rest of the county, not a Fort Wayne-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 39.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 93.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.9 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 97.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 82 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 57 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 89 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 43.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 76.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 54 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 83.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 97.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 89.6 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Allen County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fort Wayne, IN at risk of?
Fort Wayne 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 Allen County, where Fort Wayne is located, are strong wind, tornado, and inland flooding.
What is Fort Wayne's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Allen County, where Fort Wayne is located, scoring 97.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Fort Wayne a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Fort Wayne 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 Allen County.
Has Fort Wayne had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 133 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fort Wayne since 2016.