Greenfield, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Greenfield is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hancock County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, earthquake, and hail.
Storm events near Greenfield
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Greenfield's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Greenfield 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 Hancock County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Greenfield along with the rest of the county, not a Greenfield-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 4.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 57.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 69.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 45.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 27.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 52.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 64.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 14.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 51.6 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 27.2 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 33 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 39.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 59.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hancock County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Greenfield, IN at risk of?
Greenfield 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 Hancock County, where Greenfield is located, are tornado, earthquake, and hail.
What is Greenfield's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Hancock County, where Greenfield is located, scoring 73.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Greenfield a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Greenfield carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hancock County.
Has Greenfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 tornado, 170 hail, 68 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Greenfield since 2016.