Indianola, IA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Indianola 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 Warren County, IA. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, landslide, and tornado.
Storm events near Indianola
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Indianola's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Indianola 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 Warren County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Indianola along with the rest of the county, not a Indianola-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 59.4 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 35.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 20.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 65.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 47.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 91.7 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 49.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 7.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 51.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 72.4 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 60.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 55 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 25.7 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Warren County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Indianola, IA at risk of?
Indianola 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 Warren County, where Indianola is located, are drought, landslide, and tornado.
What is Indianola's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Warren County, where Indianola is located, scoring 91.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Indianola a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Indianola 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 Warren County.
Has Indianola had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 44 tornado, 319 hail, 91 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Indianola since 2016.