Plymouth, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Plymouth is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Marshall County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are lightning, cold wave, and tornado.
Storm events near Plymouth
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Plymouth's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Plymouth 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 Marshall County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Plymouth along with the rest of the county, not a Plymouth-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 6.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 44.9 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 53.5 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 44 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 66.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 74.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 53.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 66 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 31.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 27.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 38 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 75.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 46.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 40.9 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Marshall County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Plymouth, IN at risk of?
Plymouth is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Marshall County, where Plymouth is located, are lightning, cold wave, and tornado.
What is Plymouth's biggest natural hazard risk?
Lightning is the highest-rated hazard for Marshall County, where Plymouth is located, scoring 75.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Plymouth a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Plymouth carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Marshall County.
Has Plymouth had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 17 tornado, 73 hail, 15 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Plymouth since 2016.