Huntington, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Huntington 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 Huntington County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and drought.
Storm events near Huntington
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Huntington's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Huntington 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 Huntington County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Huntington along with the rest of the county, not a Huntington-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 9.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 48.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 50.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 55.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 67.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 41.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 64.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 61 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 29.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 22.8 | Very Low |
| Landslide | 46 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 25.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 68.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 34 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Huntington County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Huntington, IN at risk of?
Huntington 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 Huntington County, where Huntington is located, are strong wind, tornado, and drought.
What is Huntington's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Huntington County, where Huntington is located, scoring 68.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Huntington a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Huntington 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 Huntington County.
Has Huntington had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 114 hail, 10 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Huntington since 2016.