Randolph Town, MA
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Randolph Town 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 Norfolk County, MA. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, and earthquake.
Storm events near Randolph Town
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Randolph Town's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Randolph Town 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 Norfolk County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Randolph Town along with the rest of the county, not a Randolph Town-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 49.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 85.2 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 91.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 89.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 69 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 73.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 41.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 10.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 92.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 89.7 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 72.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 85.5 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 66.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 49.2 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Norfolk County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Randolph Town, MA at risk of?
Randolph Town 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 Norfolk County, where Randolph Town is located, are inland flooding, hurricane, and earthquake.
What is Randolph Town's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Norfolk County, where Randolph Town is located, scoring 95.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Randolph Town a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Randolph Town 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 Norfolk County.
Has Randolph Town had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 54 hail, 298 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Randolph Town since 2016.