New Albany, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
New Albany is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Floyd County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
Storm events near New Albany
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of New Albany's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to New Albany 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 Floyd County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering New Albany along with the rest of the county, not a New Albany-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 19.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77.7 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 61.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 24.8 | Very Low |
| Hail | 37.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 9.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 69.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 28.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 70.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 94 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 82.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Floyd County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is New Albany, IN at risk of?
New Albany 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 Floyd County, where New Albany is located, are strong wind, tornado, and cold wave.
What is New Albany's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Floyd County, where New Albany is located, scoring 94 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is New Albany a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — New Albany carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Floyd County.
Has New Albany had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 40 tornado, 174 hail, 184 inland flooding events within 25 miles of New Albany since 2016.