Harrisonburg, VA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, earthquake, and strong wind.
Storm events near Harrisonburg
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Harrisonburg's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Harrisonburg along with the rest of the county, not a Harrisonburg-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 10.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 44.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 65.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 41.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 23.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 16.3 | Very Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 37 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 70.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 23.6 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 26.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 58 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 61.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Harrisonburg risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Harrisonburg, VA at risk of?
Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg, where Harrisonburg is located, are hurricane, earthquake, and strong wind.
What is Harrisonburg's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Harrisonburg, where Harrisonburg is located, scoring 70.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Harrisonburg a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Harrisonburg 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 Harrisonburg.
Has Harrisonburg had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 46 hail, 280 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Harrisonburg since 2016.