Northampton, MA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Northampton is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hampshire County, MA. The county's highest-rated hazards are hurricane, inland flooding, and ice storm.
Storm events near Northampton
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Northampton's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Northampton 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 Hampshire County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Northampton along with the rest of the county, not a Northampton-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 35.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 70.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 59.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 46.9 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | 27.2 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 57.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 50.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 79.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 70.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 68.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 69.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 46.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hampshire County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Northampton, MA at risk of?
Northampton 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 Hampshire County, where Northampton is located, are hurricane, inland flooding, and ice storm.
What is Northampton's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hurricane is the highest-rated hazard for Hampshire County, where Northampton is located, scoring 83.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Northampton a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Northampton carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hampshire County.
Has Northampton had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 100 hail, 132 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Northampton since 2016.