Glassboro, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Glassboro 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 Gloucester County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, winter weather, and heat wave.
Storm events near Glassboro
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Glassboro's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Glassboro 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 Gloucester County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Glassboro along with the rest of the county, not a Glassboro-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 79.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | 84.2 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 89.3 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 69.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 83.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 88.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 46.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 83.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96.9 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.9 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Gloucester County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Glassboro, NJ at risk of?
Glassboro 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 Gloucester County, where Glassboro is located, are strong wind, winter weather, and heat wave.
What is Glassboro's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Gloucester County, where Glassboro is located, scoring 96.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Glassboro a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Glassboro 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 Gloucester County.
Has Glassboro had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 137 hail, 335 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Glassboro since 2016.