North Adams, MA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
North Adams is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Berkshire County, MA. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, and landslide.
Storm events near North Adams
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of North Adams's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to North Adams 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 Berkshire County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering North Adams along with the rest of the county, not a North Adams-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 25.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 72.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 34.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 48.8 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 66.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 72.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 22.2 | Very Low |
| Hail | 52.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 82.5 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 68.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 79.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Berkshire County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is North Adams, MA at risk of?
North Adams is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Berkshire County, where North Adams is located, are inland flooding, hurricane, and landslide.
What is North Adams's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Berkshire County, where North Adams is located, scoring 90.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is North Adams a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — North Adams carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Berkshire County.
Has North Adams had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 30 hail, 63 inland flooding events within 25 miles of North Adams since 2016.