Greenfield, MA
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 Franklin County, MA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, hurricane, and ice storm.
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 Franklin 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 | 37 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 73.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 58.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 50.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 31.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 55.3 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 62.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 56.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 43.8 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 78.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 81.9 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 62.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 60.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 51.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Franklin County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Greenfield, MA 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 Franklin County, where Greenfield is located, are landslide, hurricane, and ice storm.
What is Greenfield's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Franklin County, where Greenfield is located, scoring 81.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
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 Franklin County.
Has Greenfield had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 71 hail, 90 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Greenfield since 2016.