Red Bank, NJ
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Red Bank is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Monmouth County, NJ. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, heat wave, and lightning.
Storm events near Red Bank
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Red Bank's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Red Bank 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 Monmouth County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Red Bank along with the rest of the county, not a Red Bank-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 88.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | 90.2 | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | 94 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 55.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 87 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 71.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 30.1 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | 93.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | 94.4 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 34.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 98.5 | Very High |
| Strong Wind | 100 | Very High |
| Tsunami | — | Insufficient Data |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 97.5 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Monmouth County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Red Bank, NJ at risk of?
Red Bank is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Monmouth County, where Red Bank is located, are strong wind, heat wave, and lightning.
What is Red Bank's biggest natural hazard risk?
Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Monmouth County, where Red Bank is located, scoring 100 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Red Bank a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Red Bank carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Monmouth County.
Has Red Bank had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 73 hail, 252 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Red Bank since 2016.