Hendersonville, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hendersonville 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 Henderson County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, cold wave, and landslide.
Storm events near Hendersonville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hendersonville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hendersonville 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 Henderson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hendersonville along with the rest of the county, not a Hendersonville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 45.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 84 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 2.5 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 80.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 87.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 70.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 95.6 | Very High |
| Landslide | 95.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 90.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 91.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 41 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Henderson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hendersonville, NC at risk of?
Hendersonville 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 Henderson County, where Hendersonville is located, are ice storm, cold wave, and landslide.
What is Hendersonville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Henderson County, where Hendersonville is located, scoring 95.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Hendersonville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hendersonville 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 Henderson County.
Has Hendersonville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 96 hail, 132 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hendersonville since 2016.