Martinsville, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Martinsville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Morgan County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are landslide, strong wind, and winter weather.
Storm events near Martinsville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Martinsville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Martinsville 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 Morgan County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Martinsville along with the rest of the county, not a Martinsville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 23.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 70.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 72 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 77.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 62.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 53.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 79.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 9.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 55.4 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 84.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 47.9 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 84.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Morgan County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Martinsville, IN at risk of?
Martinsville 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 Morgan County, where Martinsville is located, are landslide, strong wind, and winter weather.
What is Martinsville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Landslide is the highest-rated hazard for Morgan County, where Martinsville is located, scoring 84.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Martinsville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Martinsville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Morgan County.
Has Martinsville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 125 hail, 49 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Martinsville since 2016.