Indian Trail, NC
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Indian Trail 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 Union County, NC. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Indian Trail
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Indian Trail's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Indian Trail 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 Union County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Indian Trail along with the rest of the county, not a Indian Trail-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 41.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 92.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 85 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 94.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 69.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 68.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 81.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.2 | Very High |
| Landslide | 38.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 84.7 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 88.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 73.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Union County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Indian Trail, NC at risk of?
Indian Trail 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 Union County, where Indian Trail is located, are ice storm, tornado, and inland flooding.
What is Indian Trail's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Union County, where Indian Trail is located, scoring 96.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Indian Trail a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Indian Trail 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 Union County.
Has Indian Trail had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 94 hail, 114 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Indian Trail since 2016.