Greensburg, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Greensburg is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Decatur County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, tornado, and earthquake.
Storm events near Greensburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Greensburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Greensburg 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 Decatur County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Greensburg along with the rest of the county, not a Greensburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 6.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 36.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 59.2 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 20.8 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 59.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 26.2 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 42.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 34.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 18.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 43.1 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 55.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 44.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 14.1 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Decatur County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Greensburg, IN at risk of?
Greensburg is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Decatur County, where Greensburg is located, are lightning, tornado, and earthquake.
What is Greensburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Decatur County, where Greensburg is located, scoring 62.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Greensburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Greensburg carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Decatur County.
Has Greensburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 61 hail, 130 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Greensburg since 2016.