Muncie, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Muncie is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Delaware County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, hail, and earthquake.
Storm events near Muncie
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Muncie's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Muncie 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 Delaware County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Muncie along with the rest of the county, not a Muncie-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 21.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 82.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 35.5 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 90.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 49.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 43.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 31.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 56 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 33.5 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 65.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 74.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Delaware County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Muncie, IN at risk of?
Muncie 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 Delaware County, where Muncie is located, are tornado, hail, and earthquake.
What is Muncie's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Delaware County, where Muncie is located, scoring 90.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Muncie a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Muncie carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Delaware County.
Has Muncie had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 22 tornado, 99 hail, 33 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Muncie since 2016.