Indiana, PA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Indiana is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Indiana County, PA. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, lightning, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Indiana
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Indiana's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Indiana 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 Indiana County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Indiana along with the rest of the county, not a Indiana-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 37.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 48.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 32.1 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 42.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 42.1 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 57.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 52.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 70.8 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 36.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 98 | Relatively High |
| Lightning | 84.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 47.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 9.2 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Indiana County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Indiana, PA at risk of?
Indiana is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Indiana County, where Indiana is located, are landslide, lightning, and inland flooding.
What is Indiana's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Indiana County, where Indiana is located, scoring 98 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Indiana a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Indiana carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Indiana County.
Has Indiana had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 80 hail, 115 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Indiana since 2016.