Keene, NH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Keene is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cheshire County, NH. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, lightning, and ice storm.
Storm events near Keene
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Keene's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Keene 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 Cheshire County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Keene along with the rest of the county, not a Keene-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 24.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 58 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 51.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 43.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 37.4 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 51.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 30.4 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 76.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 77.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 79.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 29.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 50.8 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cheshire County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Keene, NH at risk of?
Keene 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 Cheshire County, where Keene is located, are landslide, lightning, and ice storm.
What is Keene's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Cheshire County, where Keene is located, scoring 79.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Keene a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Keene carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Cheshire County.
Has Keene had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 7 tornado, 72 hail, 131 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Keene since 2016.