Norfolk, NE
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Norfolk is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Madison County, NE. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, winter weather, and ice storm.
Storm events near Norfolk
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Norfolk's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Norfolk 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 Madison County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Norfolk along with the rest of the county, not a Norfolk-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 79.7 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 62.8 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 26.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 33.4 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 83.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 60.3 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 92.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 84.7 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 9.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 87.8 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Madison County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Norfolk, NE at risk of?
Norfolk 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 Madison County, where Norfolk is located, are hail, winter weather, and ice storm.
What is Norfolk's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Madison County, where Norfolk is located, scoring 92.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Norfolk a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Norfolk carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Madison County.
Has Norfolk had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 27 tornado, 115 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Norfolk since 2016.